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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Kiel is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Düsseldorf central bus station station and arriving at Kiel central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Kiel?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Kiel is 492 km. The road distance is 479.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €85 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Düsseldorf to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Kiel bus from?

Düsseldorf to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Kiel train from?

Düsseldorf to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Kiel?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Kiel is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €85 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Kiel bus arrive?

Düsseldorf to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Kiel train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Kiel is 480 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Düsseldorf to Kiel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Kiel.

Düsseldorf to Kiel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Kiel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
4h 46m
€89–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
7h 50m
€40–75
Drive 479.5 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Kielcar 479.5 km
4h 10m
€68–98
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
4h 8m
€104–313
Train via Düsseldorf Hbf
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
5h 45m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 26m
€120–429

Düsseldorf to Kiel by train

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Distance: 491.9 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Düsseldorf, Germany and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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