The average train between Kiel and Aberdeen takes 27h 30m and the fastest train takes 25h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Aberdeen. 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 Kiel and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 27h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Aberdeen? 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 Kiel to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.
Kiel to Aberdeen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Aberdeen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Kiel to Aberdeen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Aberdeen is 826.2 km. The road distance is 2,082 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Aberdeen via Hamburg Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 21h 7m.