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How to get fromBremerhaven to Kiel Canalby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bremerhaven to Kiel Canal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train Re8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Itzehoetrain train 33
    3. Take the bus from Itzehoe Bahnhof to Brunsbüttel Braakebus bus X60
    4h 37m

  2. Drive 195 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bremerhaven to Kiel Canalcar car 195 km
    2h 49m
    €28–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Buxtehudetrain train Rb
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain train Rb
    5h 6m
    €48–170

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bremerhaven Bahnhof Lehe to Otterndorf(Niederelbe) ZOBbus bus 528
    2. Drive from Otterndorf(Niederelbe) ZOB to Kiel Canalcar car
    3h 39m

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Cuxhaventrain train Rb
    2. Drive from Cadenberge to Kiel Canalcar car
    3h 49m
    €58–73

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  • Distance: 274.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Bremerhaven, Germany and Kiel Canal, Germany?

You can take a train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Brunsbüttel Braake via Buxtehude, Hamburg Hbf, Itzehoe, and Itzehoe Bahnhof in around 5h 6m.

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