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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Tallinn is to bus which costs €80 - €200 and takes 28h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Tallinn is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Tallinn?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Tallinn station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Tallinn, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Tallinn?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Tallinn. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Tallinn via Hamburg Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Kraków Główny and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 8m.

How far is it from Kiel to Tallinn?

The distance between Kiel and Tallinn is 1233 km. The road distance is 1630.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Tallinn without a car is to bus which takes 28h 30m and costs €80 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kiel to Tallinn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Tallinn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Tallinn train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Tallinn?

The best way to get from Kiel to Tallinn is to bus which takes 28h 30m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 38h 8m.

Where does the Kiel to Tallinn bus arrive?

Kiel to Tallinn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Tallinn?

Tallinn is 1h ahead of Kiel. It is currently 8:22 AM in Kiel and 9:22 AM in Tallinn.

Where does the Kiel to Tallinn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Tallinn?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Tallinn is 1631 km. It takes approximately 20h 30m to drive from Kiel to Tallinn.

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

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

Where can I stay near Tallinn?

There are 1138+ hotels available in Tallinn.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)HAM - TLL
5h 46m
€81–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Tallinn, Bus StationN1324 / ...
28h 30m
€80–200
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to SchleswigRe
2. Take the train from Schleswig to Padborg st75 / ...
3. Take the train from Padborg to Stockholm Centralstation344 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Tallinn
29h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbf23 / ...
3. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepin95 / ...
4. Take the train from Rzepin to Kraków Główny96 / ...
5. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis144
6. Take the train from Vilnius to Tallinn215
38h 8m
€116–299
Train, fly to Helsinki Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)HAM - HEL
3. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
9h 24m
€107–345
Train, night train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm CentralstationNt / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Tallinn
32h 59m
€177–495
Train, ferry, Bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Luebeck HbfRe
2. Take the ferry from Travemünde Skandinavienkai to VUOSAAREN SATAMA: Vuosaaren satama
3. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D
39h 14m
Drive 1,630.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Tallinn1,630.8 km
20h 30m
€254–367

Kiel to Tallinn by bus

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Distance: 1,232.7 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Tallinn, Estonia?

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Tallinn, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 28h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Tallinn via Hamburg Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Kraków Główny, and Vilnius in around 38h 8m.

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