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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Kiel is to bus which costs €28 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Kiel is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Ratingen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratingen to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Breslauer Straße and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ratingen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Essen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Kiel?

The distance between Ratingen and Kiel is 506 km. The road distance is 469.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratingen to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Ratingen to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Ratingen to Kiel?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Kiel is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Ratingen to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ratingen to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ratingen to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Kiel is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Ratingen to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1539+ hotels available in Kiel.

Ratingen to Kiel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Ratingen 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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
5h 48m
€40–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
9h 20m
€29–63
Drive 469.4 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Kielcar 469.4 km
4h 3m
€67–96
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
4h 4m
€92–262
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ratingen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
4h 23m
€141–185
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf 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
5h 48m
€103–318

Ratingen to Kiel by train

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Distance: 506.3 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Kiel Hbf via Essen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €26–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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