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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Kiel is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Kiel is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Aachen to Kiel?

The distance between Aachen and Kiel is 589 km. The road distance is 557.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Aachen to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Kiel bus from?

Aachen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Kiel train from?

Aachen to Kiel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Kiel?

The best way to get from Aachen to Kiel is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Aachen to Kiel bus arrive?

Aachen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aachen to Kiel train arrive?

Aachen to Kiel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Kiel is 558 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Aachen to Kiel.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1561+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Aachen to Kiel by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor39 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel HbfRe7
6h 53m
€55–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kiel central bus stationN74
10h 50m
€30–68
Drive 557.7 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Kiel557.7 km
4h 52m
€80–116
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
5h 39m
€125–356
Train via Bordesholm
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Central Station
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to BordesholmRe7
7h 49m
€51–117
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aachen to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
4h 58m
€154–203
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
5h 35m
€129–305
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
6h 36m
€137–320

Aachen to Kiel by train

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6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 589.2 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen West to Kiel Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Kiel central bus station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 10h 50m.

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