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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Stuttgart is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Stuttgart is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Stuttgart?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Stuttgart. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Kornwestheim via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Stuttgart?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Hauptbahnhof. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Kiel to Stuttgart?

The distance between Kiel and Stuttgart is 786 km. The road distance is 748.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Stuttgart without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €140 - €650.

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

The train from Kiel Hbf to Hauptbahnhof takes 7h 8m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Stuttgart bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Stuttgart train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Stuttgart?

The best way to get from Kiel to Stuttgart is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €140 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Kiel to Stuttgart bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kiel to Stuttgart train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Stuttgart?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Stuttgart is 748 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Kiel to Stuttgart.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
7h 8m
€140–650
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Kornwestheimbus FlixBus N24
11h 23m
€60–108
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Ludwigsburgtrain Re
10h 21m
€83–219
Drive 748.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Stuttgartcar 748.2 km
6h 26m
€106–153
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Stuttgartcar
8h 47m
€141–188
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
4h 34m
€102–338
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BRE - STR
5h 23m
€125–544
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 Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 35m
€118–420

Kiel to Stuttgart by train

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Distance: 786.2 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Hauptbahnhof 4 times a day. Tickets cost €140–650 and the journey takes 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg central bus station, Kornwestheim, and Kornwestheim in around 11h 23m.

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