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

The cheapest way to get from France to Kiel is to bus and train which costs €85 - €200 and takes 17h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between France and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.

Is there a direct train between France and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from France to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Paris Nord, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from France to Kiel?

The distance between France and Kiel is 850 km. The road distance is 974.5 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Kiel without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 10h 28m and costs €280 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from France to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Kiel bus from?

France to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Kiel train from?

France to Kiel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from France to Kiel?

The best way to get from France to Kiel is to train via Cologne which takes 10h 28m and costs €280 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 17h 6m.

Where does the France to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the France to Kiel train arrive?

France to Kiel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Kiel is 974 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from France to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Kiel.

France to Kiel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from France to Kiel by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 15m
€133–393
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7 / ...
17h 39m
€86–197
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
10h 28m
€281–553
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
17h 6m
€87–133
Drive 974.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Kielcar 974.5 km
8h 49m
€156–226
Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CDG - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 6m
€107–365
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NCE - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 32m
€98–377
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 57m
€96–386
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 19m
€156–385
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Trn
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7 / ...
15h 49m
€183–362

France to Kiel by subway and train

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10h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 849.7 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between France and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a subway from Cité to Kiel Hbf via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 15h 40m.

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