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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Kiel is to bus and train which costs €95 - €180 and takes 35h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Kiel is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 28m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv and Baden-Baden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.

How far is it from Santander to Kiel?

The distance between Santander and Kiel is 1720 km. The road distance is 1963.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Kiel without a car is to bus and train via Offenburg which takes 21h 19m and costs €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Santander to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Kiel train from?

Santander to Kiel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Kiel?

The best way to get from Santander to Kiel is to bus which takes 29h 55m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €550 and takes 26h 58m.

Where does the Santander to Kiel bus arrive?

Santander to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Santander to Kiel train arrive?

Santander to Kiel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Kiel is 1963 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Santander to Kiel.

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

Book your Santander to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1383+ hotels available in Kiel.

Santander to Kiel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Santander to Kiel by bus, plane, train, car, train (Renfe, TGV), 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.

Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BIO - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
8h 28m
€111–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)783B
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Kiel central bus stationN74
29h 55m
€96–239
Bus, train via Offenburg
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf20
21h 19m
€255–541
Drive 1,963.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Kiel1,963.4 km
18h 13m
€312–450
Fly Santander Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)SDR - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
9h 10m
€125–346
Fly Santander Airport to Lübeck Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lübeck Airport (LBC)SDR - LBC
2. Take the train from Luebeck Hbf to Kiel Hbf
19h 9m
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bremen Airport (BRE)BIO - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor
4. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
12h 21m
€145–362
Fly Santander Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)SDR - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
11h 14m
€149–488
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Baden-BadenTgv
4. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Kiel Hbf20
26h 58m
€355–532
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Laredo
2. Take the bus from Laredo to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
4. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Hamburg - Bus Station
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to BordesholmRe7
35h 44m
€98–174
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
19h 9m
€362–507

Santander to Kiel by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

21h 19mAverage Duration

€255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,720.4 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a bus from Santander to Kiel central bus station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 29h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Kiel Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, and Baden-Baden in around 26h 58m.

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