The average train between Liverpool and Kiel takes 18h 22m and the fastest train takes 14h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 5 times a day between Liverpool and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 18h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Kiel station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
Liverpool to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Liverpool to Kiel train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Kiel is 864.5 km. The road distance is 1,445 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 12m.