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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Kiel is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 31h 5m.

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 45m and costs €80 - €250.

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 and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

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 Queen Street and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Duisburg Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

How far is it from Scotland to Kiel?

The distance between Scotland and Kiel is 998 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 Brussels which takes 17h 29m and costs €420 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Kiel train from?

Scotland to Kiel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Kiel?

The best way to get from Scotland to Kiel is to train via Brussels which takes 17h 29m and costs €420 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 31h 5m.

Where does the Scotland to Kiel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Scotland and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 1:10 PM in Scotland and 2:10 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Scotland to Kiel train arrive?

Scotland to Kiel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
best
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
€106–278
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 45m
€82–245
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
6. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
17h 29m
€429–707
Bus
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
31h 5m
€109–190
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 Edinburgh Airport, train
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
€87–240
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 53m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Hamburgbus
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
20h 13m

Scotland to Kiel by train

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17h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 998 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Scotland and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Kiel Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Duisburg Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 17h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station in around 31h 5m.

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