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

The cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Kiel is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Kiel is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Chemnitz and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Chemnitz station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz central bus station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Dresden and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Chemnitz and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Chemnitz to Kiel?

The distance between Chemnitz and Kiel is 636 km. The road distance is 531 km.

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

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Chemnitz to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Kiel train from?

Chemnitz to Kiel train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Chemnitz to Kiel?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Kiel is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Chemnitz to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chemnitz to Kiel train arrive?

Chemnitz to Kiel train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Chemnitz to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Chemnitz to Kiel is 531 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Chemnitz to Kiel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Chemnitz to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chemnitz to Kiel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain 28
6h 30m
€100–116
Drive 531 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chemnitz to Kielcar 531 km
5h 30m
€74–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Dresden central stationbus 082 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Berlinbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
10h 2m
Train to Dresden Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DRS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 49m
€242–429
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 28
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
6h 45m
€103–141
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
7h 7m
€90–141
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LEJ - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 38m
€183–373

Chemnitz to Kiel by train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 635.9 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Kiel central bus station via Dresden central station, Dresden, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 10h 2m.

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