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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Kiel is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Kiel is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Trier to Kiel?

The distance between Trier and Kiel is 744 km. The road distance is 671.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Kiel without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 8h 29m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Trier to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Kiel bus from?

Trier to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Kiel train from?

Trier to Kiel train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Kiel?

The best way to get from Trier to Kiel is to train via Koblenz which takes 8h 29m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Trier to Kiel bus arrive?

Trier to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Trier to Kiel train arrive?

Trier to Kiel train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Trier to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Kiel is 672 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Trier to Kiel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Trier to Kiel by train, bus, car, 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.

Train via Koblenz
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
8h 29m
€128–314
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
12h 15m
€52–89
Drive 671.6 km
1. Drive from Trier to Kielcar 671.6 km
5h 53m
€96–138
Bus to Luxembourg, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LUX - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 20m
€92–254
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kall Bftrain
2. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
9h 23m
€135–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bftrain
3. Take the bus from Köln to Hamburg Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
14h 16m
€104–169
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 41m
€129–323
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf 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 35m
€142–361

Trier to Kiel by train

179Weekly Trains

8h 29mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744.4 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Kiel central bus station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 12h 15m.

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