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There are 4 ways to get from California to Kiel by plane or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane LAX - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    16h 49m
    €280–865

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane SFO - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    17h 5m
    €382–815

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane plane SFO - CPH
    2. Take the train from København H to Schleswigtrain train
    3. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain train
    19h 33m

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane plane LAX - CPH
    2. Take the train from København H to Schleswigtrain train
    3. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain train
    20h 7m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€234Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Kiel, Germany?

There is no direct connection from California to Kiel. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM), walk to Hamburg Airport, take the train to Hamburg Hbf, then take the train to Kiel Hbf. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM), walk to Hamburg Airport, take the train to Hamburg Hbf, then take the train to Kiel Hbf.

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