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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Kiel is to fly and train which costs €85 - €250 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 7h 50m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus 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 28h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central 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 16h 41m.

How far is it from Scotland to Kiel?

The distance between Scotland and Kiel is 1026 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Kiel without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 16h 41m and costs €170 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Scotland to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Kiel bus from?

Scotland to Kiel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Kiel train from?

Scotland to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Kiel?

The best way to get from Scotland to Kiel is to train via Cologne which takes 16h 41m and costs €170 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 28h 50m.

Where does the Scotland to Kiel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Scotland and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 4:54 PM in Scotland and 5:54 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Scotland to Kiel train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Scotland to Kiel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Scotland to Kiel by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or car train

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Fly from Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane EDI - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 56m
€86–250
Fly from Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane GLA - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 50m
€81–285
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central 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
16h 41m
€173–761
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 595 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
28h 50m
€120–275
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kielcar
15h 50m
Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ABZ - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 53m
€116–282
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central 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
17h 43m
€125–628
Bus via Hanover
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
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 / ...
30h 50m
€103–325

Scotland to Kiel by train and foot

53Weekly Services

16h 41mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,026.1 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Scotland and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus 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 28h 50m.

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