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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Kiel is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Kiel is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Calais to Kiel?

The distance between Calais and Kiel is 972 km. The road distance is 839.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs €85 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Calais to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Kiel train from?

Calais to Kiel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Kiel?

The best way to get from Calais to Kiel is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Calais to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Calais to Kiel train arrive?

Calais to Kiel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Kiel is 840 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Calais to Kiel.

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

Book your Calais to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Calais to Kiel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 773+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Calais to Kiel by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
11h 18m
€89–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Hanover central bus stationbus N1328
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
14h 45m
€65–92
Drive 839.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Kielcar 839.6 km
7h 32m
€128–184
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe 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
8h 22m
€116–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
16h 58m
€107–176
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Calais to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
7h 54m
€201–271
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CDG - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 28m
€117–331
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 59m
€150–421

Calais to Kiel by train and foot

79Weekly Services

11h 18mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 972.2 km
Duration: 11h 18m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Kiel Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Kiel central bus station via Hanover central bus station in around 14h 45m.

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