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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Cardiff is to bus which costs £90 - £190 and takes 25h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs £150 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at University RE via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 27m.

How far is it from Kiel to Cardiff?

The distance between Kiel and Cardiff is 857 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Cardiff without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 14h 13m and costs £290 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 14h 13m to get from Kiel to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Cardiff bus from?

Kiel to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Cardiff train from?

Kiel to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Kiel to Cardiff is to train via Cologne which takes 14h 13m and costs £290 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 25h 27m.

Where does the Kiel to Cardiff bus arrive?

Kiel to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Kiel. It is currently 2:24 PM in Kiel and 1:24 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Kiel to Cardiff train arrive?

Kiel to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Cardiff Central via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

There are 10 ways to get from Kiel to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 13m
£290–640
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
25h 27m
£94–190
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kiel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
11h 57m
Train, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane HAM - CWL
9h 5m
£121–293
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
16h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kiel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
13h 6m
£173–282
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane HAM - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 13m
£111–358
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane HAM - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 9m
£155–399
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane HAM - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 19m
£143–354
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HAM - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 58m
£141–426

Kiel to Cardiff by train and subway

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14h 13mAverage Duration

£290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 852.2 mi
Duration: 14h 13m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Cardiff Central via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 14h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to University RE via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and London Victoria in around 25h 27m.

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