What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kiel?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kiel is to bus which costs €100 - €230 and takes 35h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kiel?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 7h 53m and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London St. Pancras Int., Bruxelles Midi, Dortmund Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Kiel?

The distance between Aberdeen and Kiel is 998 km.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Kiel without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kiel without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 18h 45m and costs €220 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Kiel?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Aberdeen to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Kiel bus from?

Aberdeen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Kiel train from?

Aberdeen to Kiel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Kiel?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kiel is to train via Dortmund which takes 18h 45m and costs €220 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €230 and takes 35h 5m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Kiel bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Aberdeen and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Aberdeen. It is currently 1:47 PM in Aberdeen and 2:47 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Aberdeen to Kiel train arrive?

Aberdeen to Kiel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Kiel?

Book your Aberdeen to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aberdeen to Kiel?

Book your Aberdeen to Kiel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Kiel.

Aberdeen to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 7 ways to get from Aberdeen to Kiel by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ABZ - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 53m
€115–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
35h 5m
€105–224
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain Tha
5. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
6. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
18h 45m
€222–624
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
3. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
28h 33m
€167–363
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kielcar
18h 1m
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ABZ - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 36m
€142–407
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Bergedorftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
20h
€261–769

Aberdeen to Kiel by train

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18h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 998 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Kiel Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Bruxelles Midi, Dortmund Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 18h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station in around 35h 5m.

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