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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Kiel is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs €110 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

How far is it from Bologna to Kiel?

The distance between Bologna and Kiel is 1143 km. The road distance is 1361.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 15h 29m and costs €260 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Bologna to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Kiel bus from?

Bologna to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Kiel train from?

Bologna to Kiel train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Kiel?

The best way to get from Bologna to Kiel is to train which takes 15h 29m and costs €260 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h 40m.

Where does the Bologna to Kiel bus arrive?

Bologna to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Bologna to Kiel train arrive?

Bologna to Kiel train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Kiel is 1362 km. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Bologna to Kiel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1716+ hotels available in Kiel.

Bologna to Kiel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bologna to Kiel by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BLQ - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 26m
€103–308
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano P.Garibalditrain
2. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MXP - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 2m
€97–314
Train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22
15h 29m
€267–701
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1385
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 353 / ...
21h 40m
€118–189
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bologna Centrale to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain 28
19h 21m
€295–867
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VRN - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 59m
€114–408
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VCE - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 36m
€103–343
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LIN - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 47m
€148–453
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bologna to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcar
2. Take the cartrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
15h 43m
€178–234
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from BOLOGNA, Dw. Autobusowy / Piazza XX Settembre to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to KIEL, ZOB, Auguste-Viktoria-Str. 1-9, AB 11bus
27h 20m
€169–287
Drive 1,361.9 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Kielcar 1,361.9 km
13h 11m
€215–311

Bologna to Kiel by bus

7Weekly Buses

21h 40mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,143.1 km
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Kiel Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 15h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Kiel central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 21h 40m.

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