The average train between Kiel and Liverpool takes 19h 10m and the fastest train takes 14h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Liverpool. 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 3 times a day between Kiel and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 4:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 19h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Liverpool? 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 Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Liverpool station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
Kiel to Liverpool train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Liverpool train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Kiel to Liverpool train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Liverpool is 864.5 km. The road distance is 1,445 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Liverpool Lime Street via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 14h 46m.