There are 6 ways to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CPH - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
2h 56m€92–371Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Kiel central bus stationbus N74 / ...
7h 33m€47–80Train via Schleswig
- Take the train from København H to Schleswigtrain Ece / ...
- Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain Re
5h 45m€137–245Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Copenhagen-CPH to Kiel403.1 km
3h 44mDrive 403.1 km
- Drive from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kielcar 403.1 km
3h 44m€72–104Train
- Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Neumuenstertrain Ic / ...
6h 12m€64–125
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 2h 56m and costs €90 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Postnord and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Copenhagen Airport and Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Lufthavn and arriving at Kiel Hbf via København H and Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Kiel is 401 km. The road distance is 403.1 km.
The best way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel without a car is to train via Schleswig which takes 5h 45m and costs €130 - €250.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel, including transfers.
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.
The best way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel is to train via Schleswig which takes 5h 45m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Denmark and Kiel, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Copenhagen-Airport-CPH to Kiel Hbf via Postnord, Københavns Lufthavn, Copenhagen Lufthavn, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Schleswig in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Kiel central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–350
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- Danish Railways
Train from København H to Schleswig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Danish Railways
- Phone
- (040) 303 977-333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft
Train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Schedules at
- Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft
- Phone
- +46 40 669 62 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Snälltåget
Train from Koebenhavn H to Neumuenster
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Snälltåget
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Kiel central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Copenhagen-CPH to Kiel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Schleswig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel is 403 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kiel.
There are 1711+ hotels available in Kiel.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Kiel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.