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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Kiel is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Kiel is to drive and car train which takes 5h and costs €130 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Jena to Kiel?

The distance between Jena and Kiel is 564 km. The road distance is 487.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Kiel without a car is to train via Göttingen which takes 6h 20m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Jena to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Kiel train from?

Jena to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Kiel?

The best way to get from Jena to Kiel is to train via Göttingen which takes 6h 20m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Jena to Kiel bus arrive?

Jena to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Jena to Kiel train arrive?

Jena to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Göttingen station.

Can I drive from Jena to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Kiel is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Jena to Kiel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Jena to Kiel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Jena to Kiel by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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

Train via Göttingen
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Göttingentrain Re1
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Kiel Hbftrain 22
6h 20m
€56–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N780
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
9h 45m
€33–59
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the night train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Hamburgnighttrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
6h 39m
€134–180
Drive 487.8 km
1. Drive from Jena to Kielcar 487.8 km
5h 7m
€68–98
Train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain 28
6h 47m
€66–135
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Jena to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
5h
€138–180
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LEJ - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 46m
€173–373
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 42m
€105–284
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NUE - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 14m
€158–378

Jena to Kiel by train

60Weekly Trains

6h 20mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 564.3 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Kiel Hbf via Göttingen in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Kiel central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 45m.

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