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

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Kiel is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Kiel is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Aarhus and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aarhus C FlixBus stop and arriving at Kiel central bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Aarhus and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Fredericia St. and Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Kiel?

The distance between Aarhus and Kiel is 275 km. The road distance is 269.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Aarhus to Kiel without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €17 - €29.

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

The bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Kiel central bus station takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Kiel bus from?

Aarhus to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Kiel train from?

Aarhus to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.

Train or bus from Aarhus to Kiel?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Kiel is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €17 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Aarhus to Kiel bus arrive?

Aarhus to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Aarhus to Kiel train arrive?

Aarhus to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Fredericia St. station.

Can I drive from Aarhus to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Kiel is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Aarhus to Kiel.

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

Book your Aarhus to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Kiel.

Aarhus to Kiel - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Aarhus to Kiel by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Kiel central bus stationbus N150 / ...
3h 35m
€17–29
Train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Schleswigtrain Ece
3. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain Re
5h 9m
Drive 269.4 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Kielcar 269.4 km
2h 29m
€48–69

Aarhus to Kiel by bus

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 275 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Kiel, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Kiel central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aarhus H to Kiel Hbf via Fredericia St. and Schleswig in around 5h 9m.

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