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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Apolda is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Apolda is to drive and car train which takes 4h 50m and costs €120 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Apolda?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Apolda, Busbahnhof via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Jena, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Apolda?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Apolda via Göttingen and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Kiel to Apolda?

The distance between Kiel and Apolda is 546 km. The road distance is 478.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Apolda without a car is to train via Göttingen which takes 6h 57m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Kiel to Apolda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Apolda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Apolda train from?

Kiel to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Apolda?

The best way to get from Kiel to Apolda is to train via Göttingen which takes 6h 57m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Kiel to Apolda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kiel to Apolda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Apolda?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Apolda is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kiel to Apolda.

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

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Where can I stay near Apolda?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Apolda 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 Kiel Hbf to Göttingen22 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
6h 57m
€101–177
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf28 / ...
7h 23m
€40–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Jena bus stationN780
10h 40m
€41–76
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg to Halle(Saale)Hbf
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apolda
9h 3m
€119–175
Drive 478.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Apolda478.2 km
4h 55m
€68–97
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingen
3. Drive from Göttingen to Apolda
4h 50m
€125–164
Train, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)HAM - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apolda
7h 38m
€174–367
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
7h 36m
€109–301
Train, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)HAM - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
6h 57m
€117–375

Kiel to Apolda by train

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 545.9 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Apolda via Göttingen and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Apolda, Busbahnhof via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Jena, Busbahnhof in around 10h 40m.

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