The average train between Chester and Kiel takes 21h 18m and the fastest train takes 14h 28m. There is at least one train per day from Chester 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 once daily between Chester and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 21h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Kiel station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
Chester to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Chester to Kiel train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Kiel is 864.3 km. The road distance is 1,422 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 35m.