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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Kiel is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Kiel is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Groningen to Kiel?

The distance between Groningen and Kiel is 402 km. The road distance is 382.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Kiel without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 37m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Groningen to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Kiel bus from?

Groningen to Kiel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Groningen station.

Where does the Groningen to Kiel bus arrive?

Groningen to Kiel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Hamburg - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Kiel is 382 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Groningen to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N75 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
5h 37m
€37–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
6h
€33–47
Bus, train via Bremen
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
5h 41m
€69–133
Drive 382.3 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Kielcar 382.3 km
3h 27m
€67–97

Groningen to Kiel by bus, foot, and train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 402.4 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a bus from Groningen to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 6h.

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