The average train between Leeds and Kiel takes 22h 33m and the fastest train takes 19h 3m. 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 twice daily between Leeds and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leeds is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 22h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




20h 3m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




24h 33m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




23h 3m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




24h 33m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




23h 3m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




24h 33m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




23h 3m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




24h 33m • 4 changes
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 22h 33m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 5m.