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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Kiel is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Kiel is to drive and car train which takes 3h 50m and costs €130 - €170.

How far is it from Europe to Kiel?

The distance between Europe and Kiel is 454 km. The road distance is 431 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Kiel without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 5h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Europe to Kiel, including transfers.

Can I drive from Europe to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Kiel is 431 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Europe to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1557+ hotels available in Kiel.

Europe to Kiel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 5 ways to get from Europe to Kiel by train, bus, car, 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 via Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof to Göttingentrain
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
5h 59m
Drive 431 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Europe to Kielcar 431 km
3h 58m
€62–89
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb87
2. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
9h 26m
Train
1. Take the train from Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb87
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Kiel Hbftrain 22
6h 38m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Europe to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
3h 50m
€130–169

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 454.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Europe and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Markt to Kiel Hbf via Sontra Breitwiese, Sontra Bahnhof, Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof, Göttingen, and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 59m.

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