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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Kiel is to bus which costs €60 - €190 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 8h 12m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Caen to Kiel?

The distance between Caen and Kiel is 1312 km. The road distance is 1131.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from Caen to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Kiel bus from?

Caen to Kiel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Kiel train from?

Caen to Kiel train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Kiel?

The best way to get from Caen to Kiel is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Caen to Kiel bus arrive?

Caen to Kiel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Caen to Kiel train arrive?

Caen to Kiel train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Kiel is 1131 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Caen to Kiel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Caen to Kiel by train (Eurostar), 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 Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
12h 29m
€120–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
20h 10m
€64–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
19h 54m
€114–212
Drive 1,131.4 km
1. Drive from Caen to Kielcar 1,131.4 km
10h 13m
€174–252
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CDG - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 12m
€131–307
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Caen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
10h 19m
€246–336
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CDG - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
10h
€188–483
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 27m
€183–475
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane RNS - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
11h 39m
€198–446

Caen to Kiel by train

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12h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,312.2 km
Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Caen to Kiel Hbf via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 20h 10m.

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