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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kiel is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kiel is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Kiel central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Essen to Kiel?

The distance between Essen and Kiel is 482 km. The road distance is 446.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Essen to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Kiel?

The best way to get from Essen to Kiel is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Essen to Kiel bus arrive?

Essen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kiel is 446 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Essen to Kiel.

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

Book your Essen to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1540+ hotels available in Kiel.

Essen to Kiel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Kiel by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
4h 42m
€32–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
7h 10m
€30–55
Drive 446.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kielcar 446.3 km
3h 46m
€63–91
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
4h 31m
€100–313
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
4h 6m
€138–180
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen 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
5h 49m
€100–283

Essen to Kiel by train

127Weekly Trains

4h 42mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.4 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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