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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Kiel is to bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 26h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Kiel Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Chester to Kiel?

The distance between Chester and Kiel is 1014 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Kiel without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 55m and costs €330 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Chester to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kiel bus from?

Chester to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kiel train from?

Chester to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Kiel?

The best way to get from Chester to Kiel is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 55m and costs €330 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 26h 55m.

Where does the Chester to Kiel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 11:09 AM in Chester and 12:09 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Chester to Kiel train arrive?

Chester to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 798+ hotels available in Kiel.

Chester to Kiel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Kiel by train, plane, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MAN - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 54m
€100–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
26h 55m
€98–179
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
13h 55m
€339–709
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kielcar
12h 43m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LHR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 24m
€176–414
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
15h 19m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
28h 44m
€162–311
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Kielcar
13h 55m
€202–345

Chester to Kiel by train and foot

56Weekly Services

13h 55mAverage Duration

€339Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,014.1 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 26h 55m.

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