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 €30 - €65 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 52m 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 56m.

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 56m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 56m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 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 56m to drive from Kiel to Apolda.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to 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 Göttingentrain 22
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1 / ...
6h 56m
€72–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Jena bus stationbus N780
10h 40m
€33–63
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apoldatrain
9h 5m
€127–177
Drive 478.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Apoldacar 478.2 km
4h 56m
€66–96
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
7h 16m
€60–159
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingencartrain
3. Drive from Göttingen to Apoldacar
4h 52m
€125–164
Train, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAM - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apoldatrain
7h 40m
€182–369
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
7h 36m
€110–273
Train, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane HAM - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 59m
€140–357

Kiel to Apolda by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 545.9 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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 56m. 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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