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 - €100 and takes 15h.

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 31m 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 15h.

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 Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Kiel to Calais?

The distance between Kiel and Calais is 972 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 12h 37m and costs €90 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 12h 37m 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 12h 37m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 15h.

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 31m to drive from Kiel to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to 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 Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
12h 37m
€92–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hanover central bus stationbus N73
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Calaisbus N1328
15h
€65–96
Drive 836.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Calaiscar 836.2 km
7h 31m
€127–184
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h 27m
€119–320
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
12h 52m
€125–311
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels to Calaisbus
16h 28m
€69–93
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Calaiscar
7h 52m
€198–279
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAM - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h 10m
€120–360

Kiel to Calais by train and foot

72Weekly Services

12h 37mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 972.4 km
Duration: 12h 37m

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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Calais via Hanover central bus station in around 15h.

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