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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kiel is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kiel is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kiel Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kiel?

The distance between Cologne and Kiel is 560 km. The road distance is 508 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €30 - €120.

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

The train from Cologne Hbf to Kiel Hbf takes 5h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kiel train from?

Cologne to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kiel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kiel is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Cologne to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Kiel train arrive?

Cologne to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kiel is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Cologne to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1533+ hotels available in Kiel.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Kiel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Kiel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Kiel by train, bus, car, plane, car train, or rideshare

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 Köln Hbf to Kiel Hbf42
5h 14m
€30–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Kiel507.5 km
6h 2m
€27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kiel central bus stationN74
10h 25m
€40–55
Drive 508 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kiel508 km
4h 15m
€71–103
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
4h 58m
€100–276
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe70 / ...
5h 31m
€35–125
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to TostedtDrf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg HbfRe
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to BordesholmRe7
6h 22m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
4h 29m
€144–189
Train, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
5h 53m
€162–447

Cologne to Kiel by train

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Distance: 560 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Kiel Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–55 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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