The average train between Southampton and Kiel takes 15h 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.
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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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14h 55m • 5 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Kiel station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
Southampton to Kiel train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Kiel train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Southampton to Kiel train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Kiel is 865.4 km. The road distance is 1,266 km.
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 Hbf in around 13h 20m.