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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Kiel is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Kiel is to car train and drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €100 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Kiel central bus station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Hanover to Kiel?

The distance between Hanover and Kiel is 278 km. The road distance is 247.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €75.

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

The train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Kiel train from?

Hanover to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Kiel?

The best way to get from Hanover to Kiel is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Hanover to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hanover to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Kiel is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Hanover to Kiel.

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

Book your Hanover to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1557+ hotels available in Kiel.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Kiel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hanover and Kiel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hanover to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car train

There are 7 ways to get from Hanover to Kiel by train, bus, car, car train, or rideshare

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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22
2h 32m
€35–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Kielrideshare 247.2 km
3h 11m
€14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73 / ...
4h 5m
€19–40
Drive 247.6 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Kielcar 247.6 km
2h 18m
€36–51
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2h 48m
€17–95
Train via Buchholz in der Nordheide
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Buchholz(Nordheide)train Rb
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
4h 2m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
1h 54m
€106–127

Hanover to Kiel by train

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel central bus station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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