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

The cheapest way to get from Wetzlar to Kiel is to drive which costs €75 - €110 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wetzlar to Kiel is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Wetzlar and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Wetzlar to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar Bahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Gießen Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Wetzlar to Kiel?

The distance between Wetzlar and Kiel is 557 km. The road distance is 532.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Wetzlar to Kiel without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 7h 12m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Wetzlar to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wetzlar to Kiel train from?

Wetzlar to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Where does the Wetzlar to Kiel train arrive?

Wetzlar to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Wetzlar to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Wetzlar to Kiel is 532 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Wetzlar to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1647+ hotels available in Kiel.

Wetzlar to Kiel - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Wetzlar to Kiel by train, car, plane, car train, or night train

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 Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 26 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
7h 12m
€99–255
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 26 / ...
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bordesholmtrain Re7
8h 46m
€71–184
Drive 532.4 km
1. Drive from Wetzlar to Kielcar 532.4 km
4h 46m
€76–110
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof 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 13m
€113–276
Train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 26 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Kiel Hbftrain 22
7h 26m
€99–246
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Wetzlar to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Kielcar
7h 44m
€123–162
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 1m
€176–497
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 22m
€160–327
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Siegen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 36m
€149–344

Wetzlar to Kiel by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 557.1 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Gießen Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 12m.

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