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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Kiel is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 5m.

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 13m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Utrecht and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 48m.

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 which takes 6h 48m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Utrecht 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 which takes 6h 48m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Utrecht to Kiel bus arrive?

Utrecht to Kiel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Hamburg - Bus 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 13m to drive from Utrecht to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near 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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to HengeloIce
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbf
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
6h 48m
€63–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht to Hamburg - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus station050 / ...
10h 5m
€43–73
Drive 503.6 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Kiel503.6 km
5h 13m
€89–128
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
5h 31m
€114–332
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof075
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to BordesholmRe70 / ...
11h 14m
€50–112
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
5h 27m
€136–463
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
6h 12m
€159–448
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
7h 47m
€127–417

Utrecht to Kiel by train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 569.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 10h 5m.

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