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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Kiel is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Basel SBB and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Geneva to Kiel?

The distance between Geneva and Kiel is 990 km. The road distance is 1146.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Kiel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 12h 40m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Geneva to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Kiel train from?

Geneva to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Kiel?

The best way to get from Geneva to Kiel is to train via Mannheim which takes 12h 40m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 19h.

Where does the Geneva to Kiel bus arrive?

Geneva to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Geneva to Kiel train arrive?

Geneva to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Kiel is 1146 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Geneva to Kiel.

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

Book your Geneva to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Geneva to Kiel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1552+ hotels available in Kiel.

Geneva to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Kiel by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane GVA - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
3h 49m
€94–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel SBBbus 122
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N33
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
19h
€88–131
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22
12h 40m
€144–356
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bordesholmtrain Re7
16h 15m
€145–426
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
12h 41m
€119–397
Drive 1,146.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Kielcar 1,146.1 km
9h 55m
€199–287
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Geneva to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
9h 59m
€208–285

Geneva to Kiel by train

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12h 40mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 990.3 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Kiel Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Kiel central bus station via Basel SBB and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 19h.

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