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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kiel is to bus which costs €95 - €210 and takes 23h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs €130 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kiel?

The distance between Cardiff and Kiel is 1367 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 13h 54m and costs €190 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 13h 54m to get from Cardiff to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kiel bus from?

Cardiff to Kiel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Kiel?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kiel is to train which takes 13h 54m and costs €190 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 23h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Kiel bus arrive?

Cardiff to Kiel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:47 PM in Cardiff and 8:47 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Cardiff to Kiel train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Cardiff to Kiel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Kiel central bus station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Kiel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kiel Hbf42
13h 54m
€190–661
Bus via Hanover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
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 27m
€84–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
3. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kiel central bus stationN74
23h 37m
€99–205
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kiel
11h 51m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
8h 26m
€116–301
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 Dammtor43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel HbfRe7
16h 16m
€194–652
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Kiel
12h 59m
€230–328
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)CWL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
8h 41m
€157–378
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)LHR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
7h 44m
€137–395
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)MAN - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
9h 35m
€133–355

Cardiff to Kiel by train and subway

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13h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,366.6 km
Duration: 13h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kiel Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 13h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 23h 37m.

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