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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel is to train which costs €26 - €60 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €110 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kiel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kiel is 625 km. The road distance is 560.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 7h 57m and costs €65 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Rotterdam to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kiel bus from?

Rotterdam to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kiel train from?

Rotterdam to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Kiel?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel is to train via Osnabrück which takes 7h 57m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kiel bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kiel train arrive?

Rotterdam to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kiel is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Rotterdam to Kiel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1557+ hotels available in Kiel.

Rotterdam to Kiel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Kiel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
7h 57m
€68–227
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
8h 16m
€26–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
10h 45m
€38–94
Drive 560.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kielcar 560.2 km
5h 51m
€100–144
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 25m
€110–376
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 388
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
12h 34m
€71–111
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 21m
€119–487
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 8m
€167–472
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 25m
€101–363
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 46m
€135–380

Rotterdam to Kiel by train

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 625 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 10h 45m.

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