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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Kiel is to train which costs €110 - €130 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Kiel?

The distance between Stuttgart and Kiel is 726 km. The road distance is 747.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Kiel without a car is to train and night train which takes 10h 33m and costs €95 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Stuttgart to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Kiel train from?

Stuttgart to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Kiel is 748 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Stuttgart to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Kiel.

Stuttgart to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Stuttgart to Kiel by car, car train, train, night 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 Stuttgart to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
5h 24m
€128–169
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
4h 41m
€94–250
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ludwigsburg to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
10h 33m
€99–365
Drive 747.9 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Kielcar 747.9 km
6h 31m
€107–154
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22
6h 17m
€110–130
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STR - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 29m
€155–381
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof 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 16m
€110–292

Stuttgart to Kiel by train and night train

25Weekly Services

10h 33mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 726.4 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–130 and the journey takes 6h 17m.

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