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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Erlangen is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Erlangen is to drive and car train which takes 5h 13m and costs €130 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Erlangen train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Erlangen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Kiel to Erlangen?

The distance between Kiel and Erlangen is 736 km. The road distance is 630.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Erlangen without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 6h 30m and costs €60 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kiel to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Erlangen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Kiel to Erlangen is to train via Hamburg which takes 6h 30m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Kiel to Erlangen bus arrive?

Kiel to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Erlangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Erlangen is 631 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Kiel to Erlangen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

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Kiel to Erlangen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Kiel to Erlangen 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 Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
6h 30m
€60–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Erlangen train stationbus N05
10h 20m
€31–62
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 40m
€82–314
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Erlangencar
5h 13m
€132–179
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Erlangentrain 28
7h 20m
€120–140
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erlangentrain 28
8h 1m
€70–176
Drive 630.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Erlangencar 630.8 km
6h 31m
€88–126
Train to Hamburg Airport, 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
5h 21m
€126–255
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BRE - NUE
6h 15m
€95–346
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
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 Nürnberg Hbftrain
6h 56m
€100–259
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain
7h 19m
€103–290

Kiel to Erlangen by train

175Weekly Trains

6h 30mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 736.4 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Erlangen via Hamburg Dammtor and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Erlangen train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 10h 20m.

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