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

The cheapest way to get from Mülheim to Kiel is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mülheim to Kiel is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Mülheim and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Mülheim to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Essen Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Mülheim to Kiel?

The distance between Mülheim and Kiel is 470 km. The road distance is 452.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mülheim to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Mülheim to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mülheim to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Mülheim to Kiel?

The best way to get from Mülheim to Kiel is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Mülheim to Kiel train arrive?

Mülheim to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Dammtor station.

Can I drive from Mülheim to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Mülheim to Kiel is 452 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Mülheim to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1558+ hotels available in Kiel.

Mülheim to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Mülheim to Kiel 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 Essen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor39 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel HbfRe70 / ...
5h 22m
€82–126
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central StationFlx20
2. Take the bus from S Hamburg Airport to Kiel ZOB4550
7h 10m
€29–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kiel central bus stationN74
8h 31m
€32–76
Drive 452.2 km
1. Drive from Mülheim to Kiel452.2 km
3h 54m
€65–93
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
2. Take the bus from S Hamburg Airport to Kiel ZOB
4h 30m
€101–260
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Münster HauptbahnhofRe2
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Dammtor39 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel HbfRe7
5h 40m
€85–127
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mülheim to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
4h 13m
€139–182

Mülheim to Kiel by train

103Weekly Trains

5h 22mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Essen Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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