Southampton to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Kiel takes 15h 3m and the fastest train takes 12h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 3m
Duration: 1,266 km
Distance: €404
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

13h 36m

€293–643

Southampton to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
9:00 AM → 10:50 PM
12h 50m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
3:00 PM → 10:55 AM
Arrives next day
18h 54m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:49 AM → 6:52 PM
13h 3m • 5 changes
7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
9:00 AM → 10:50 PM
12h 50m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
9:30 AM → 10:50 PM
12h 20m • 5 changes
10:00 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 58m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 47m • 5 changes
8:26 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 24m • 5 changes
10:25 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 27m • 5 changes
3:55 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 44m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:49 AM → 6:52 PM
13h 3m • 5 changes
7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
9:00 AM → 10:50 PM
12h 50m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:49 AM → 6:52 PM
13h 3m • 5 changes
7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
9:00 AM → 10:50 PM
12h 50m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
9:00 AM → 10:50 PM
12h 50m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Kiel.

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Distance: 1,265.7 km
Duration: 15h 3m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Kiel Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 13h 36m.

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