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 €80 - €150 and takes 19h 45m.

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 44m and costs €120 - €310.

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 Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

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 Renens VD, Basel SBB and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

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 which takes 12h 34m and costs €250 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 which takes 12h 34m and costs €250 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Geneva to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Kiel train arrive?

Geneva to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD 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?

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 575+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Kiel by plane, 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.

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 44m
€124–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Kiel central bus stationbus 198
19h 45m
€82–145
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
12h 34m
€250–657
Drive 1,146.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Kielcar 1,146.1 km
9h 55m
€199–287
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
13h 12m
€250–857
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Geneva to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
13h 45m
€157–204
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ice
3. Take the train from Pinneberg to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
14h 46m
€408–1,143

Geneva to Kiel by train

114Weekly Trains

12h 34mAverage Duration

€250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 990.3 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Kiel Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Kiel central bus station via Strasbourg in around 19h 45m.

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