Dover to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Kiel takes 14h 31m and the fastest train takes 11h 52m. 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.

14h 31m
Duration: 1,258 km
Distance: €413
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
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

12h 41m

€313–683

Dover to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dover and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 14h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

11:48 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 4m • 4 changes
3:45 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 55m • 4 changes
5:48 PM → 2:52 PM
Arrives next day
20h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:42 AM → 6:52 PM
12h 10m • 4 changes
7:48 AM → 8:40 PM
11h 52m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 2m • 4 changes
11:48 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:46 AM → 8:40 PM
11h 54m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 9:52 PM
12h 6m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 6m • 4 changes
1:48 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
19h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:45 AM → 8:40 PM
11h 55m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 10:50 PM
12h 4m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 6m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
12h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:42 AM → 6:52 PM
12h 10m • 4 changes
7:48 AM → 9:52 PM
13h 4m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 2m • 4 changes
11:48 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:42 AM → 6:52 PM
12h 10m • 4 changes
7:48 AM → 9:52 PM
13h 4m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 2m • 4 changes
11:48 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:42 AM → 6:52 PM
12h 10m • 4 changes
7:48 AM → 9:52 PM
13h 4m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 2m • 4 changes
11:48 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 4m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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