The average train between Luton and Kiel takes 20h 27m and the fastest train takes 17h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Luton 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 Luton and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 2:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Luton is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 20h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Kiel station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
Luton to Kiel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Kiel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Luton to Kiel train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Luton and Kiel is 754.1 km. The road distance is 1,183 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Kiel Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 30m.