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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kiel is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 32h.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Central and Neumünster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 22m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Kiel?

The distance between Helsinki and Kiel is 1315 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kiel without a car is to ferry and train via Travemünde which takes 19h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Helsinki to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Kiel bus from?

Helsinki to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Kiel train from?

Helsinki to Kiel train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.

Train or bus from Helsinki to Kiel?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kiel is to bus which takes 32h and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 35h 22m.

Where does the Helsinki to Kiel bus arrive?

Helsinki to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 3:23 PM in Helsinki and 2:23 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Helsinki to Kiel train arrive?

Helsinki to Kiel train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1545+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Kiel by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Helsinki Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane HEL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 32m
€81–263
Ferry, train via Travemünde
1. Take the ferry from VUOSAAREN SATAMA: Vuosaaren satama to Travemünde Skandinavienkaiferry Helsinki - Travemünde
2. Take the train from Luebeck Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re / ...
19h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
32h
€82–138
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
5. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Neumuenstertrain Ic
35h 22m
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane TLL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 29m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Port of Travemündeferry
2. Take the train from Luebeck Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re / ...
33h 56m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Turkucar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholmferry
3. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Kielcar
22h 41m
€194–306

Helsinki to Kiel by bus

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Distance: 1,314.6 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 32h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Kiel Hbf via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Central, and Neumünster in around 35h 22m.

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