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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Vechta is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Vechta is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Vechta?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Vechta. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Vechta via Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Vechta?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Vechta. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Vechta via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Kiel to Vechta?

The distance between Kiel and Vechta is 279 km. The road distance is 258 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Vechta without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Kiel to Vechta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Vechta bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Vechta train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Vechta?

The best way to get from Kiel to Vechta is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Kiel to Vechta bus arrive?

Kiel to Vechta bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where does the Kiel to Vechta train arrive?

Kiel to Vechta train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Vechta?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Vechta is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Kiel to Vechta.

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

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Where can I stay near Vechta?

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Kiel to Vechta - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kiel to Vechta by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Bremen Hbf42
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to VechtaRb58
3h 47m
€62–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Bremen FernbusterminalN74
2. Take the bus from Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz to VechtaEv
5h 55m
€27–50
Drive 258 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Vechta258 km
2h 22m
€37–53
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Vechta
4h 4m
€48–106

Kiel to Vechta by train

10Weekly Trains

3h 47mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.7 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Vechta via Bremen Hbf in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Vechta via Bremen Fernbusterminal and Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz in around 5h 55m.

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