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How to get fromKiel to Hesseby train, bus, night train, car, car train or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kiel to Hesse by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 22
    5h 50m
    €116–266

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus 198
    9h 18m
    €41–69

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain train Re70 / ...
    2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Frankfurt(Main)Suednighttrain night train Nj
    9h 1m
    €59–144

  4. Drive 573.4 km

    1. Drive from Kiel to Frankfurt am Maincar car 573.4 km
    4h 52m
    €81–117

  5. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Kiel to Lüneburgcar car
    2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain train
    6h 40m
    €115–148

  6. Train to Hamburg Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane HAM - FRA
    4h 17m
    €97–236

  7. Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train
    3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BRE - FRA
    5h 11m
    €155–417

  8. Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain train
    3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane HAJ - FRA
    6h 36m
    €149–287

Kiel to Hesse by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–270 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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