There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Kiel by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 6h 49m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 55m
5 alternative options
Bus, train • 10h 43m
Drive • 5h 5m
Fly to Hamburg, train • 5h 14m
Fly to Bremen, train • 5h 35m
Fly to Hannover, train • 5h 55m
Amsterdam to Kiel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Kiel is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Kiel is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Kiel is 592 km. The road distance is 552.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €120 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Amsterdam to Kiel, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Kiel train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Kiel is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 55m.
- Distance: 592.5 km
- Duration: 6h 49m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Kiel, Germany?
You can take a train from Amsterdam to Kiel via Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam to Kiel via Hamburg central bus station in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bremen
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €750
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hannover
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €800
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Osnabrueck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €65
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €27 - €40
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €45 - €65
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €47 - €52
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €31 - €34
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €32 - €36
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €38 - €42
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €31 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholm
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- der-metronom.de
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Hamburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Hamburg central bus station to Kiel central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Utrecht to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.
Amsterdam to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Kiel is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Amsterdam to Kiel.
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