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 €65 - €110 and takes 11h 21m.

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 €100 - €370.

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 21m.

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 five times a day, 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 798 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 6h 22m and costs €130 - €300.

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 five 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 6h 22m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 21m.

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 25m to drive from Kiel to Stuttgart.

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

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

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There are 7 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
6h 22m
€130–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Kornwestheimbus FlixBus N24
11h 21m
€66–107
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 Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
10h 23m
€75–244
Drive 748.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Stuttgartcar 748.2 km
6h 25m
€111–160
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Stuttgartcar
8h 51m
€130–175
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
€105–362
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 38m
€121–347

Kiel to Stuttgart by train

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Distance: 797.6 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost €130–300 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg central bus station, Kornwestheim, and Kornwestheim in around 11h 21m.

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