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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Kiel

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Kiel

Cheapest
16 h 43 min
Car
1660 km.
from $91
Other
8 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
865 km.
from $148.75
16 h 18 min
865 km.
from $736.90
30 h 5 min
864 km.
from $282.98
8 h 57 min
Train, Plane
865 km.
from $214.62
9 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
865 km.
from $143.21
9 h 24 min
Train, Plane
865 km.
from $236.74
10 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
865 km.
from $187.77
17 h 34 min
864 km.
from $522.72
30 h 15 min
Train, Bus
864 km.
from $589.13

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kastrup
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04
Plane from Ringway Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kastrup
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Ringway Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$455.68

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44
Plane from Ringway Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$303.79
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kastrup
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$481.00

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$556.94
Plane from Ringway Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$430.36

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$632.89
Plane from Ringway Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$822.76

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$822.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kastrup
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$329.10

Norwegian Air International

Website:
norwegian.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kastrup
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$1,012.62
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04
Plane from Ringway Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$493.65
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kastrup
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from London Victoria to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
15h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$113.92
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$177.21
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Osnabrueck
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$32.91–$82.28

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$303.79

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$101.26
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$43.04
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$44.30
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$64.55

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Deutsche Bahn Eurocity

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
Train from København H to Neumünster
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$69.62

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$151.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kiel is to fly and train which costs $86.96 - $260.87 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 8h 25m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kiel Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kiel?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kiel is 1021 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 16h 18m and costs $380.43 - $760.87 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Edinburgh to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kiel bus from?

Edinburgh to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kiel train from?

Edinburgh to Kiel train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kiel?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kiel is to train which takes 16h 18m and costs $380.43 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $271.74 and takes 30h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kiel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 03:58 in Edinburgh and 04:58 in Kiel.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kiel train arrive?

Edinburgh to Kiel train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Kiel. Prices start at $47.08 per night.
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