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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Kiel is to bus which costs €70 - €180 and takes 26h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 6h 51m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.

How far is it from Rome to Kiel?

The distance between Rome and Kiel is 1480 km. The road distance is 1719.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 17h 33m and costs €200 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Rome to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Kiel bus from?

Rome to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Kiel train from?

Rome to Kiel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Kiel?

The best way to get from Rome to Kiel is to train which takes 17h 33m and costs €200 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €180 and takes 26h 45m.

Where does the Rome to Kiel bus arrive?

Rome to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Rome to Kiel train arrive?

Rome to Kiel train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Kiel is 1719 km. It takes approximately 16h 22m to drive from Rome to Kiel.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1556+ hotels available in Kiel.

Rome to Kiel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Kiel by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, 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.

Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FCO - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 51m
€68–257
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22
17h 33m
€208–432
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1385
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
26h 45m
€74–174
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain 28
24h 11m
€244–436
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FCO - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 22m
€102–358
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to KIEL, ZOB, Auguste-Viktoria-Str. 1-9, AB 11bus
32h 35m
€151–194
Drive 1,719.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Kielcar 1,719.1 km
16h 22m
€266–384
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
14h 31m
€234–1,095

Rome to Kiel by train

7Weekly Trains

17h 33mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,480 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Kiel Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 17h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Kiel central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 26h 45m.

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