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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Kiel is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Kiel is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Lille and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Kiel?

The distance between Dunkirk and Kiel is 949 km. The road distance is 798.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs €85 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Dunkirk to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Kiel bus from?

Dunkirk to Kiel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Kiel?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Kiel is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Kiel bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Kiel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Kiel is 799 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Dunkirk to Kiel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Dunkirk to Kiel by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane

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 Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
10h 24m
€88–304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
2. Take the bus from Lille to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus station050 / ...
16h 55m
€49–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Utrecht
3. Take the bus from Utrecht to Hamburg - Bus Station
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to BordesholmRe7
16h 5m
€75–164
Drive 798.9 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Kiel798.9 km
7h 6m
€122–176
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
7h 17m
€117–338
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)CDG - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
7h 31m
€108–333
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)AMS - HAM
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
9h 10m
€158–498

Dunkirk to Kiel by train

43Weekly Trains

10h 24mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 948.9 km
Duration: 10h 24m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Kiel Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Kiel central bus station via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 16h 55m.

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