The average train between Edinburgh and Kiel takes 19h 34m and the fastest train takes 15h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 19h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Kiel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
Edinburgh to Kiel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Kiel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kiel is 865.1 km. The road distance is 1,763 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kiel Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 48m.