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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Linköping is to bus and train which costs 750 kr - 1500 kr and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Linköping is to train and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs 850 kr - 4300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Linköping?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Linköping via Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhof and Puttgarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Linköping?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Linköping station. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Linköping Centralstation via Schleswig, Köpenhamn H and Malmö Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Kiel to Linköping?

The distance between Kiel and Linköping is 847 km. The road distance is 837.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Linköping without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Kiel to Linköping, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Linköping bus from?

Kiel to Linköping bus services, operated by Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP), depart from Kiel Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Linköping train from?

Kiel to Linköping train services, operated by Nordbahn, depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Linköping?

The best way to get from Kiel to Linköping is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1000 kr - 1600 kr and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Kiel to Linköping bus arrive?

Kiel to Linköping bus services, operated by Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP), arrive at Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Linköping train arrive?

Kiel to Linköping train services, operated by Nordbahn, arrive at Schleswig station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Linköping?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Linköping is 837 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Kiel to Linköping.

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

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Where can I stay near Linköping?

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Kiel to Linköping - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Kiel to Linköping by train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, train, night train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to SchleswigRe
2. Take the train from Schleswig to København HEce
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Malmö Centralstation
4. Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
9h 28m
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf22 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Linkoping CEn
12h 1m
kr 677–1,571
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Copenhagen BusterminalN74 / ...
2. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Linköping CentralstationSnälltåget
10h 32m
kr 750–1,496
Drive 837.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Linköping837.2 km
8h 28m
kr 1,481–2,139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhof310
2. Take the bus from Puttgarden to LinköpingN602 / ...
14h 6m
kr 1,063–1,507
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)HAM - LPI
7h 37m
kr 857–4,211
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)BRE - LPI
8h 59m
kr 1,117–5,541
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)HAM - ARN
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
7h 50m
kr 1,097–3,301

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Linköping City Airport (LPI) flights

25Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

kr 779Cheapest Price

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Distance: 846.7 km
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Linköping, Sweden?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Linköping Centralstation via Schleswig, København H, Köpenhamn H, and Malmö Centralstation in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel Hauptbahnhof to Linköping via Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhof, Puttgarden Bahnhof, and Puttgarden in around 14h 6m.

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