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

The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Kiel is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Darmstadt and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Luisenplatz and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Frankfurt and Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Darmstadt and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Darmstadt to Kiel?

The distance between Darmstadt and Kiel is 641 km. The road distance is 602.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Darmstadt to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Kiel bus from?

Darmstadt to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Darmstadt to Kiel?

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Kiel is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Darmstadt to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Darmstadt to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Darmstadt to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Kiel is 603 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Darmstadt to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Darmstadt to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

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There are 7 ways to get from Darmstadt to Kiel by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
6h 12m
€114–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Kiel central bus stationbus 198
11h 7m
€50–80
Drive 602.8 km
1. Drive from Darmstadt to Kielcar 602.8 km
5h 4m
€89–128
Fly from Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
4h 33m
€97–257
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Kielcar
7h 24m
€119–156
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Dammtortrain 20N
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bordesholmtrain Re7 / ...
7h 50m
€124–285
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 7m
€121–391

Darmstadt to Kiel by train

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Distance: 640.6 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–230 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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