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

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There are 5 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 Lunderskov St.train train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Lunderskov St. to Flensburgtrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Flensburg to Kiel Hbftrain train Re
    4h 29m
    €56–121

  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 353
    5h 52m
    €32–48

  3. Drive  200.4 km

    1. Drive from Esbjerg to Kielcar car 200.4 km
    2h 20m
    €38–54

  4. Train via Schleswig

    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
    4h 29m
    €51–101

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.train train 030
    2. Take the train from Husum to Kiel Hbftrain train Re
    5h 1m
    €68–236

Esbjerg to Kiel by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Kiel Hbf via Lunderskov St. and Flensburg in around 4h 29m. 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 52m.

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