The average train between Scotland and Kiel takes 25h 23m and the fastest train takes 22h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 Scotland and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 2:34 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 25h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Kiel station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.
Scotland to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Scotland to Kiel train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Scotland and Kiel is 935.2 km. The road distance is 1,776 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 7m.