There are 11 ways to get from Derby to Kiel by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
12h 37m€320–637Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
- Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus N74 / ...
25h 30m€107–186Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
25h 2m€118–182Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kielcar
11h 34m€324–420Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BHX - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 17m€128–344Train
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
14h 11m€168–426Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Kielcar
12h 41m€220–377Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MAN - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 35m€110–315Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LHR - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 38m€163–423Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STN - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 7m€174–722Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STN - BRE
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 49m€149–503
Derby to Kiel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Kiel is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 25h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €110 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Derby 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 12h 37m.
The distance between Derby and Kiel is 1340 km.
The best way to get from Derby to Kiel without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 37m and costs €320 - €650.
It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Derby to Kiel, including transfers.
Derby to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Kiel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Kiel is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 37m and costs €320 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 25h 30m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Kiel, Germany?
You can take a train from Derby to Kiel Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 25h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–250
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Kiel is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 12:39 AM in Derby and 1:39 AM in Kiel.
Derby to Kiel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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