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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Kiel is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Kiel is to drive and car train which takes 4h 52m and costs €120 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erlangen and arriving at Kiel Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Kiel?

The distance between Erlangen and Kiel is 675 km. The road distance is 631.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Kiel without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs €30 - €60.

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

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

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Kiel bus from?

Erlangen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen train station.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Erlangen to Kiel?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Kiel is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €140 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Erlangen to Kiel bus arrive?

Erlangen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Erlangen to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Erlangen to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Kiel is 631 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Erlangen to Kiel.

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

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

Book your Erlangen to Kiel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Kiel.

Erlangen to Kiel - 12 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Erlangen to Kiel by car, car train, bus, night train, train, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Erlangen to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
4h 52m
€121–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N05
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
10h 25m
€34–56
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re70 / ...
9h 33m
€81–315
Drive 631.3 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Kielcar 631.3 km
6h 29m
€88–127
Train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Kiel Hbftrain 28
6h 21m
€120–140
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hamburg Dammtortrain 28
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
6h 36m
€116–150
Train via Hamburg #2
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hamburg Hbftrain 28
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
7h 21m
€65–155
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NUE - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 14m
€122–255
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane NUE - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 7m
€93–346
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 25m
€105–299
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 36m
€98–286
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 4m
€96–263

Erlangen to Kiel by bus

9Weekly Buses

10h 25mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Erlangen to Kiel.

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Distance: 675.1 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Erlangen train station to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erlangen to Kiel Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €120–140 and the journey takes 6h 21m.

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