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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Kiel is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 26h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Leeds 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 52m.

How far is it from Leeds to Kiel?

The distance between Leeds and Kiel is 901 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Kiel without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 52m and costs €320 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Leeds to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Kiel bus from?

Leeds to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Kiel?

The best way to get from Leeds to Kiel is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 52m and costs €320 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 26h.

Where does the Leeds to Kiel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leeds and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 6:33 PM in Leeds and 7:33 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Leeds to Kiel train arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1463+ hotels available in Kiel.

Leeds to Kiel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Leeds to Kiel by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, 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 from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LBA - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 29m
€117–320
Train, train to Humberside Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Barnetbytrain
3. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane HUY - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
10h 15m
€92–383
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
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 52m
€322–671
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Kielcar
19h 5m
€288–445
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
25h 48m
€131–253
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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 57m
€100–272
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MME - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 30m
€156–773
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
15h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station 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
€93–167
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leeds to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kielcar
12h 28m

Leeds to Kiel by train

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Distance: 901.3 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Kiel Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 26h.

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