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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Minden is to bus and train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Minden is to drive and car train which takes 2h 40m and costs €110 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Minden?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Minden. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Minden, Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Kiel to Minden?

The distance between Kiel and Minden is 331 km. The road distance is 282.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Minden without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €75 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kiel to Minden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Minden train from?

Kiel to Minden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Where does the Kiel to Minden train arrive?

Kiel to Minden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Minden?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Minden is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Kiel to Minden.

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

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Where can I stay near Minden?

There are 531+ hotels available in Minden.

Kiel to Minden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 5 ways to get from Kiel to Minden by train, bus, car, 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 Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 3m
€76–85
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hanover central bus stationbus N73
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 57m
€41–55
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Altonacar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Mindencar
2h 40m
€113–145
Train via Buchholz in der Nordheide
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Buchholz(Nordheide) to Hannover Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
5h 48m
Drive 282.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Mindencar 282.8 km
3h 17m
€41–58

Kiel to Minden by train

59Weekly Trains

4h 3mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 330.6 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Minden, Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 3m.

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