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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kiel is to fly and train which costs €50 - €230 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs €50 - €230.

How far is it from Dublin to Kiel?

The distance between Dublin and Kiel is 1207 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Kiel without a car is to ferry and train via Brussels which takes 20h 48m and costs €230 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Dublin to Kiel, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 6:43 AM in Dublin and 7:43 AM in Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Kiel.

Dublin to Kiel - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Kiel by plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUB - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 11m
€53–221
Ferry, train via Brussels
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
6. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
20h 48m
€238–673
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane DUB - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 42m
€82–342
Fly to Lübeck Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lübeck Airport (LBC)plane DUB - LBC
2. Take the train from Luebeck Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
14h 52m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
21h 25m
€190–558

Dublin to Kiel by ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

20h 48mAverage Duration

€238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,206.7 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kiel, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kiel. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM), walk to Hamburg Airport, take the train to Hamburg Hbf, then take the train to Kiel Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kiel Hbf via Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Duisburg Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 20h 48m.

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