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

The cheapest way to get from Esbjerg to Kiel is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esbjerg to Kiel is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Esbjerg and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Esbjerg to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Esbjerg Busterminal and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport and Vejle Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Esbjerg and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Esbjerg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Esbjerg St. and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Kolding St. and Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Esbjerg to Kiel?

The distance between Esbjerg and Kiel is 259 km. The road distance is 200.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Esbjerg to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Esbjerg to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esbjerg to Kiel bus from?

Esbjerg to Kiel bus services, operated by Sydtrafik, depart from Esbjerg Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Esbjerg to Kiel train from?

Esbjerg to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Esbjerg St. station.

Train or bus from Esbjerg to Kiel?

The best way to get from Esbjerg to Kiel is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Esbjerg to Kiel bus arrive?

Esbjerg to Kiel bus services, operated by Sydtrafik, arrive at Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport station.

Where does the Esbjerg to Kiel train arrive?

Esbjerg to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Kolding St. station.

Can I drive from Esbjerg to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Esbjerg to Kiel is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Esbjerg to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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

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

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 Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.train Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Schleswigtrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain Re
4h 30m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus 944X / ...
2. Take the bus from Vejle Busterminal to Kiel central bus stationbus N150 / ...
5h 35m
€20–34
Drive 200.4 km
1. Drive from Esbjerg to Kielcar 200.4 km
2h 20m
€36–52
Train via Tønder
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.train 030
2. Take the train from Husum to Kiel Hbftrain Re
5h 5m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 258.7 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Esbjerg, Denmark and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Kiel Hbf via Kolding St. and Schleswig in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Kiel central bus station via Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport, Vejle Trafikcenter, and Vejle Busterminal in around 5h 35m.

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