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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Kiel is to bus which costs €85 - €220 and takes 25h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €120 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

How far is it from Bath to Kiel?

The distance between Bath and Kiel is 1048 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Kiel without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 14h 27m and costs €170 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Bath to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Kiel bus from?

Bath to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Kiel train from?

Bath to Kiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Kiel?

The best way to get from Bath to Kiel is to train via Osnabrück which takes 14h 27m and costs €170 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 25h 15m.

Where does the Bath to Kiel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bath and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 9:51 PM in Bath and 10:51 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Bath to Kiel train arrive?

Bath to Kiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Kiel.

Bath to Kiel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Kiel by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly Bristol Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
7h 55m
€119–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus station
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel central bus stationN73 / ...
25h 15m
€86–220
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Osnabrueck HbfIce
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
14h 27m
€178–710
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals403
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
20h 46m
€118–270
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kiel
11h 17m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)LHR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
7h 24m
€128–440
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)LGW - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
8h 28m
€133–367
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)STN - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
8h 16m
€119–429
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)STN - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
9h 6m
€121–485
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-BergedorfIce
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
15h 28m
€198–798
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Kiel
12h 25m
€219–313

Bath to Kiel by train and subway

46Weekly Services

14h 27mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,047.8 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Kiel Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station in around 25h 15m.

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