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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €140 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Kiel to Rotterdam?

The distance between Kiel and Rotterdam is 625 km. The road distance is 557.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 7h 49m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Kiel to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Kiel to Rotterdam is to train via Osnabrück which takes 7h 49m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Kiel to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kiel to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Rotterdam is 558 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Kiel to Rotterdam.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 835+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Kiel to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Rotterdam by train, bus, 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 via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
7h 49m
€94–229
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 Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386 / ...
10h 30m
€41–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Utrecht Centraal stationbus
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 29m
Drive 557.9 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Rotterdamcar 557.9 km
5h 55m
€100–144
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 23m
€112–321
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 1m
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 11m
€144–442
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 4m
€114–340
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 30m
€202–470

Kiel to Rotterdam by train

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 624.9 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 10h 30m.

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