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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Kiel is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Kiel is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Bruges, Ghent Dampoort and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Ostend to Kiel?

The distance between Ostend and Kiel is 878 km. The road distance is 754.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs €70 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Ostend to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Kiel bus from?

Ostend to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Kiel train from?

Ostend to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Kiel?

The best way to get from Ostend to Kiel is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Ostend to Kiel bus arrive?

Ostend to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Ostend to Kiel train arrive?

Ostend to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Kiel is 754 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Ostend to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ostend to Kiel by train (Eurostar), 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 Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
9h 51m
€72–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Ghent Dampoortbus 826 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
16h 3m
€50–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
14h 17m
€78–104
Drive 754.3 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Kielcar 754.3 km
6h 40m
€114–164
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 25m
€99–284
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ostend to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
7h 2m
€187–252
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
10h 24m
€121–399

Ostend to Kiel by train

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9h 51mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 878.5 km
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Ostende to Kiel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Kiel central bus station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Ghent Dampoort, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 16h 3m.

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