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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kiel is to fly and train which costs €60 - €190 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs €60 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly 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 14h 4m.

How far is it from Manchester to Kiel?

The distance between Manchester and Kiel is 950 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Kiel without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 14h 4m and costs €170 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Manchester to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kiel bus from?

Manchester to Kiel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Kiel?

The best way to get from Manchester to Kiel is to train via Cologne which takes 14h 4m and costs €170 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €240 and takes 24h 35m.

Where does the Manchester to Kiel bus arrive?

Manchester to Kiel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 7:19 PM in Manchester and 8:19 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Manchester to Kiel train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1530+ hotels available in Kiel.

Manchester to Kiel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Kiel by plane, train, 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)MAN - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
5h 48m
€63–185
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
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
14h 4m
€177–768
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
3. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kiel central bus stationN74
24h 35m
€98–231
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kiel
13h 4m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)LBA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
9h 8m
€88–244
Fly Manchester Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)MAN - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
8h 23m
€115–356
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-BergedorfIce
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
15h 22m
€187–880
Bus via Hanover
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus station
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel central bus stationN73 / ...
26h 45m
€101–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Kiel
14h 11m
€229–343

Manchester to Kiel by train and foot

56Weekly Services

14h 4mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949.7 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 24h 35m.

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