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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kiel is to fly and train which costs €130 - €420 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 8h 13m and costs €130 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Park and Ride, London Victoria and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Inverness 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 19h 43m.

How far is it from Inverness to Kiel?

The distance between Inverness and Kiel is 1117 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 19h 43m and costs €270 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Inverness to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kiel bus from?

Inverness to Kiel bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kiel train from?

Inverness to Kiel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Kiel?

The best way to get from Inverness to Kiel is to train which takes 19h 43m and costs €270 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 8m.

Where does the Inverness to Kiel bus arrive?

Inverness to Kiel bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Park and Ride station.

What is the time difference between Inverness and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Inverness. It is currently 4:56 AM in Inverness and 5:56 AM in Kiel.

Where does the Inverness to Kiel train arrive?

Inverness to Kiel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Kiel by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)INV - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
8h 13m
€139–419
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)ABZ - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
10h 42m
€129–327
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Cross
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 Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
19h 43m
€274–698
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus station
4. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel central bus stationN73 / ...
36h 8m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Inverness to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kiel
18h 33m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bremen Airport (BRE)INV - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
9h 8m
€206–470
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Cross
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
20h 54m
€264–718
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Bremen FernbusterminalN75
4. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Kiel central bus stationN74
26h 18m
€313–527

Inverness to Kiel by train

7Weekly Trains

19h 43mAverage Duration

€274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,117.5 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Inverness to Kiel Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 19h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Kiel central bus station via Park and Ride, London Victoria, and Hanover central bus station in around 36h 8m.

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