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How to get fromDresden to Kielby train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Kiel Hbftrain train Rj
    4h 40m
    €27–430

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Kielrideshare rideshare 542.5 km
    6h 52m
    €26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus bus 060 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus bus 050 / ...
    8h 40m
    €47–82

  4. Drive 542.2 km

    1. Drive from Dresden to Kielcar car 542.2 km
    4h 56m
    €78–112

  5. Fly to Hamburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane DRS - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    6h 27m
    €206–444

  6. Train via Hamburg

    1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Hamburg Hbftrain train 27
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re70 / ...
    4h 51m
    €76–437

  7. Fly to Bremen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane plane DRS - BRE
    2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    7h 28m
    €184–610

Dresden to Kiel by train

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

Railjet operates a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Kiel Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Kiel central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 8h 40m.

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