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 €90 - €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 46m and costs €80 - €300.

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 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 39m.

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 39m and costs €180 - €850.

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 FlixBus, 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 39m and costs €180 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €310 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 7:36 PM in Scotland and 8:36 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?

Book your Scotland to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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 1522+ 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 Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)EDI - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
7h 56m
€91–250
Fly from Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)GLA - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
7h 46m
€81–295
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
16h 39m
€182–805
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus station
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel central bus stationN73 / ...
31h 5m
€113–305
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kiel
15h 43m
Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)ABZ - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
7h 59m
€116–280
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
17h 43m
€129–637
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Bremen FernbusterminalN75
4. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Kiel central bus stationN74
20h 35m
€348–524

Scotland to Kiel by train and foot

56Weekly Services

16h 39mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,026.2 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 39m. 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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