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How to get fromHelsinki to Kielby plane, train, ferry, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Kiel by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Helsinki Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane HEL - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    6h 26m
    €90–283

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus N1206
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re70 / ...
    32h 42m
    €86–168

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turku satamatrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Turku to Stockholmferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Neumuenstertrain train Ic
    26h 11m

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Port of Travemündeferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Luebeck Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re / ...
    33h 56m

  5. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane TLL - HAM
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    8h 29m

  6. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Turkucar car
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholmferry ferry
    3. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Kielcar car
    22h 41m
    €194–306

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kiel, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Kiel. However, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM), walk to Hamburg Airport, take the train to Hamburg Hbf, then take the train to Kiel Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Kiel Hbf via Turku satama, Turku, Stockholm, Londonviadukten, Stockholm C Klarabergsviadukte, Stockholm Central, and Neumünster in around 26h 11m.

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