The average train between Dover and Kiel takes 17h 54m and the fastest train takes 11h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 twice daily between Dover and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 17h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Kiel station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
Dover to Kiel train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Kiel train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Dover to Kiel train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Kiel is 691.6 km. The road distance is 1,258 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Kiel Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 26m.