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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Kiel is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs €120 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Harburg and Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Kiel?

The distance between Amsterdam and Kiel is 577 km. The road distance is 516.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Amsterdam to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Kiel bus from?

Amsterdam to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Kiel?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Kiel is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Kiel bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Kiel train arrive?

Amsterdam to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Kiel is 517 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Amsterdam to Kiel.

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

Book your Amsterdam to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Amsterdam to Kiel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Kiel.

Amsterdam to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam 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
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1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7 / ...
6h 28m
€45–174
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7 / ...
8h 7m
€63–128
Drive 516.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Kielcar 516.8 km
5h 32m
€95–137
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 14m
€123–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus N74 / ...
8h 50m
€49–73
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 30m
€149–473
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 16m
€192–448

Amsterdam to Kiel by train

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Distance: 577 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg-Harburg, Harburg, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 8h 50m.

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