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 - €270 and takes 8h 11m.

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 53m and costs €100 - €320.

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 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs €450 - €850.

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 26m and costs €450 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 30h 55m.

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 3:06 PM in Scotland and 4:06 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 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 1463+ hotels available in Kiel.

Scotland to Kiel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 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 Aberdeen Airport to Hamburg 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
€104–312
Fly Glasgow Airport to Hamburg 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
8h 10m
€89–290
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 26m
€459–842
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
29h 33m
€177–361
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 Edinburgh Airport to Hamburg 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
8h 11m
€94–265
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Billund Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane EDI - BLL
2. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Kolding Busterminalbus
3. Take the train from Kolding St. to Schleswigtrain
4. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 9m
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 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
30h 55m
€117–207

Scotland to Kiel by train

14Weekly Trains

17h 26mAverage Duration

€459Cheapest Price

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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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 30h 55m.

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