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 €30 - €70 and takes 11h 22m.

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 23m and costs €100 - €270.

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 every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Kiel to Stuttgart?

The distance between Kiel and Stuttgart is 797 km. The road distance is 748.7 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 6h 22m and costs €65 - €170.

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

The train from Kiel Hbf to Hauptbahnhof takes 6h 22m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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 6h 22m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 22m.

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 749 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Kiel to Stuttgart.

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

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Where can I stay near Stuttgart?

There are 1472+ hotels available in Stuttgart.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kiel to Stuttgart by train, bus, car, plane, 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 Hauptbahnhof22 / ...
6h 22m
€65–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to KornwestheimN24
11h 22m
€34–69
Drive 748.7 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Stuttgart748.7 km
6h 23m
€107–154
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)HAM - STR
4h 23m
€107–270
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg HbfRe70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Stuttgart HbfFlx10
10h 38m
€48–153
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fulda
3. Drive from Fulda to Stuttgart
5h 38m
€144–195
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Airport (STR)BRE - STR
5h 20m
€127–381
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof
5h 18m
€98–284

Kiel to Stuttgart by train

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 797.5 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–170 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Kornwestheim, and Kornwestheim in around 11h 22m.

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