There are 4 ways to get from Elmshorn to Kiel by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Elmshorn to Kiel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Kiel is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Kiel is to train which takes 43 min and costs €14 - €20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bf. Elmshorn and arriving at Kiel Hauptbahnhof. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Kiel Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Elmshorn and Kiel is 75 km. The road distance is 80.2 km.
The best way to get from Elmshorn to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs €14 - €20.
The train from Elmshorn to Kiel Hbf takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Elmshorn to Kiel bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bf. Elmshorn station.
Elmshorn to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Elmshorn station.
The best way to get from Elmshorn to Kiel is to train which takes 43 min and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €15 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Elmshorn, Germany and Kiel, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Elmshorn to Kiel Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a bus from Bf. Elmshorn to Kiel Hauptbahnhof once a week. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Elmshorn to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Bus from Bf. Elmshorn to Kiel Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Elmshorn to Kiel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Elmshorn to Kiel bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hauptbahnhof station.
Elmshorn to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Kiel is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Elmshorn to Kiel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Elmshorn and Kiel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.