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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Kiel is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Kiel is to drive and car train which takes 5h 3m and costs €120 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg central bus station station and arriving at Kiel central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Kiel Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Kiel?

The distance between Nuremberg and Kiel is 693 km. The road distance is 649.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Kiel without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs €45 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Nuremberg to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Kiel?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Kiel is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can train via Hamburg, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Kiel bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Kiel is 649 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Nuremberg to Kiel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Nuremberg to Kiel - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Nuremberg to Kiel by car, car train, bus, night train, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
5h 3m
€123–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
11h 15m
€45–85
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re70 / ...
8h 7m
€60–143
Drive 649.4 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Kielcar 649.4 km
6h 46m
€93–134
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
6h 33m
€124–281
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain 28
6h 35m
€150–350
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NUE - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 50m
€124–292
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane NUE - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 43m
€121–503
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 23m
€124–303
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 14m
€125–339
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 1m
€127–325

Nuremberg to Kiel by bus

10Weekly Buses

11h 15mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692.6 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 33m.

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