The average train between Leeds and Kiel takes 16h 27m and the fastest train takes 13h. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 every 4 hours between Leeds and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 16h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Kiel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
Leeds to Kiel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Kiel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Leeds to Kiel train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leeds and Kiel is 763.8 km. The road distance is 1,432 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Kiel Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 1m.