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

The cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Kiel is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 29h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tallinn to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 6h 5m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Tallinn and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Tallinn station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Tallinn, Bus Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Tallinn and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Tallinn to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Tallinn and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Berlin Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 36m.

How far is it from Tallinn to Kiel?

The distance between Tallinn and Kiel is 1233 km. The road distance is 1629.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tallinn to Kiel without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 28h 25m and costs €180 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Tallinn to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tallinn to Kiel bus from?

Tallinn to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tallinn, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tallinn to Kiel train from?

Tallinn to Kiel train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Tallinn station.

Train or bus from Tallinn to Kiel?

The best way to get from Tallinn to Kiel is to bus which takes 29h 10m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €290 and takes 30h 36m.

Where does the Tallinn to Kiel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Tallinn and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h behind Tallinn. It is currently 7:58 PM in Tallinn and 6:58 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Tallinn to Kiel train arrive?

Tallinn to Kiel train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Can I drive from Tallinn to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Tallinn to Kiel is 1630 km. It takes approximately 20h 25m to drive from Tallinn to Kiel.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Tallinn to Kiel by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane TLL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 5m
€77–231
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vana-Pääsküla to Riiabus
2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
30h 2m
€61–146
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Tallinn to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Neumuenstertrain Ic
28h 25m
€186–428
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
29h 10m
€67–126
Train
1. Take the train from Tallinn to Kaisiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 28 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
30h 36m
€133–287
Ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane HEL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 57m
Drive 1,629.9 km
1. Drive from Tallinn to Kielcar 1,629.9 km
20h 25m
€254–367

Tallinn to Kiel by bus

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29h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,233.1 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 29h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tallinn to Kiel Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Berlin Hbf, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 30h 36m.

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