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

The cheapest way to get from Denmark to Kiel is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denmark to Kiel is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Denmark and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Denmark to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Rådhuspladsen St. and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Denmark and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Denmark to Kiel. However, there are services departing from København H and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Denmark to Kiel?

The distance between Denmark and Kiel is 429 km. The road distance is 399.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Denmark to Kiel without a car is to train via Schleswig which takes 4h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Denmark to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denmark to Kiel bus from?

Denmark to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Denmark to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Denmark to Kiel?

The best way to get from Denmark to Kiel is to train via Schleswig which takes 4h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Denmark to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Denmark to Kiel train arrive?

Denmark to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Schleswig station.

Can I drive from Denmark to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Denmark to Kiel is 400 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Denmark to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 777+ hotels available in Kiel.

Denmark to Kiel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Denmark to Kiel by train, bus, or car

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Train via Schleswig
best
1. Take the train from København H to Schleswigtrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain Re
4h 52m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Kiel central bus stationbus N73 / ...
6h 45m
€29–53
Drive 399.9 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Kielcar 399.9 km
3h 46m
€72–104
Train
1. Take the train from København syd station to Neumünstertrain Ic
6h 1m
€53–95

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Distance: 428.5 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Denmark and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from København H to Kiel Hbf via Schleswig in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Kiel central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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