The average train between Lille and Kiel takes 11h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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 Lille and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 11h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lille 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 Lille to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Kiel station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
Lille to Kiel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Kiel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
The distance between Lille and Kiel is 630.3 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Kiel Hbf via Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 13m.