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 €35 - €65 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 32m and costs €90 - €250.

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 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 €60 - €150.

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 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 7h 8m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 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 748 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m 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?

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Kiel to Stuttgart - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Kiel to Stuttgart by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
7h 8m
€60–150
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 22m
€37–61
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Ludwigsburgtrain Re
10h 29m
€100–694
Drive 748.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Stuttgartcar 748.2 km
6h 27m
€105–152
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Stuttgartcar
5h 44m
€138–189
Train, 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 32m
€93–245
Train, fly to Frankfurt
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 39m
€101–289

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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–150 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 22m.

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