The average bus between Kiel and Linköping takes 15h 34m and the fastest bus takes 13h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kiel to Linköping. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Kiel and Linköping. The earliest departure is at 2:41 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Linköping at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhof and take an average of 15h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Linköping? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kiel to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Linköping station via Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
Kiel to Linköping bus services, operated by Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP), depart from Kiel Hauptbahnhof station.
Kiel to Linköping bus services, operated by Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP), arrive at Linköping station.
Book your Kiel to Linköping bus tickets online with Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and FlixBus.
The distance between Kiel and Linköping is 566.2 km. The road distance is 756 km.
You can take a bus from Kiel Hauptbahnhof to Linköping via Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhof, Puttgarden Bahnhof, and Puttgarden in around 14h 6m.