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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kiel is to bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 26h 15m.

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 51m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

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 13h 58m.

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 13h 58m and costs €330 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 13h 58m and costs €330 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 26h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Kiel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 9:43 AM in Manchester and 10:43 AM 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 bus ticket from Manchester to Kiel?

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 797+ 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
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MAN - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 51m
€82–242
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
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 58m
€336–702
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 15m
€98–168
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kielcar
13h 8m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LBA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 40m
€131–356
Fly Manchester Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MAN - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 19m
€120–413
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
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 21m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
26h 53m
€137–257
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Kielcar
14h 21m
€201–343

Manchester to Kiel by train and foot

52Weekly Services

13h 58mAverage Duration

€336Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949.7 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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 13h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 26h 15m.

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