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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Calais is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Calais is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Calais via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Calais. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Kiel to Calais?

The distance between Kiel and Calais is 978 km. The road distance is 836.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Calais without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs €95 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Kiel to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Calais bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Calais?

The best way to get from Kiel to Calais is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs €95 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Kiel to Calais bus arrive?

Kiel to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Kiel to Calais train arrive?

Kiel to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Calais is 836 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Kiel to Calais.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Kiel to Calais - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Kiel to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or car train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
11h 41m
€98–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hanover central bus stationN73 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to CalaisN1328
14h 55m
€67–106
Drive 836.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Calais836.2 km
7h 29m
€127–184
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
8h 41m
€127–354
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
12h 45m
€134–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Calais814
15h 32m
€74–123
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Calais
7h 50m
€198–279
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)HAM - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
8h 23m
€108–394

Kiel to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

11h 41mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 977.8 km
Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Calais Ville via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Calais via Hanover central bus station in around 14h 55m.

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