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How to get fromErlangen to Kielby train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Erlangen to Kiel by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Erlangen to Kiel Hbftrain train 28
    6h 21m
    €150–600

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus N05
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus bus N74 / ...
    10h 25m
    €53–85

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain train Re7 / ...
    9h 59m
    €64–160

  4. Drive  630.8 km

    1. Drive from Erlangen to Kielcar car 630.8 km
    6h 29m
    €91–131

  5. Train via Hamburg

    1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hamburg Hbftrain train 28
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7 / ...
    6h 32m
    €152–599

  6. Fly from Nuremberg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane NUE - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    5h 9m
    €125–359

  7. Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane MUC - HAM
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    6h 31m
    €140–473

  8. Train to Frankfurt, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane FRA - HAM
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    7h 39m
    €146–460

  9. Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane STR - HAM
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    7h 51m
    €136–487

Erlangen to Kiel by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erlangen to Kiel Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €150–600 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erlangen train station to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 10h 25m.

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