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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Kiel is to bus via Bremen which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Kiel is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Kiel?

The distance between Utrecht and Kiel is 570 km. The road distance is 503.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Kiel without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 6h 47m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Utrecht to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Kiel bus from?

Utrecht to Kiel bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Utrecht to Kiel?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Kiel is to train via Osnabrück which takes 6h 47m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Utrecht to Kiel bus arrive?

Utrecht to Kiel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Hamburg station.

Where does the Utrecht to Kiel train arrive?

Utrecht to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Kiel is 504 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Utrecht to Kiel.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Utrecht to Kiel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
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
6h 47m
€102–205
Bus via Bremen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht to Bremen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
10h 25m
€45–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
8h 43m
Drive 503.6 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Kielcar 503.6 km
5h 15m
€90–129
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 6m
€129–331
Train
1. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain GoVolta GoVolta
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
7h 28m
Train, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 56m
Train, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 49m

Utrecht to Kiel by train

171Weekly Trains

6h 47mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 569.5 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 8h 43m.

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