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How to get fromEsbjerg to Kielby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Esbjerg to Kiel by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.train train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Schleswigtrain train Ece / ...
    3. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain train Re
    3h 53m
    €90–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frodesgade v Jyllandsgade to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from Vejle Busterminal to Kiel central bus stationbus bus N150 / ...
    5h 38m
    €31–48

  3. Drive 200.4 km

    1. Drive from Esbjerg to Kielcar car 200.4 km
    2h 20m
    €36–52

  4. Train via Tønder

    1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.train train 030
    2. Take the train from Husum to Kiel Hbftrain train Re
    4h 35m
    €143–301

Esbjerg to Kiel by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Esbjerg, Denmark and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Kiel Hbf via Kolding St. and Schleswig in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frodesgade v Jyllandsgade to Kiel central bus station via Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport, Vejle Trafikcenter, and Vejle Busterminal in around 5h 38m.

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