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 €70 - €270 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 €70 - €270.

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 Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.

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.

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 and costs €300 - €650.

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 Tilausliikenne Himanen, 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 14h and costs €300 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Kiel bus arrive?

Manchester to Kiel bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 4:51 PM in Manchester and 5:51 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 1583+ 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

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Fly Manchester Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MAN - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 48m
€70–267
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
14h
€304–637
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
25h 53m
€126–246
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 9m
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 45m
€119–302
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 21m
€122–448
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
1. Take the bus from Manchester Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
26h 25m
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
€212–319

Manchester to Kiel by train and foot

56Weekly Services

14hAverage Duration

€304Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Shudehill Interchange to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station in around 26h 25m.

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