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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Kiel is to bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 23h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €130 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Milan and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb and Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.

How far is it from Genoa to Kiel?

The distance between Genoa and Kiel is 1160 km. The road distance is 1338.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Kiel without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Genoa to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Kiel bus from?

Genoa to Kiel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Kiel train from?

Genoa to Kiel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.

Train or bus from Genoa to Kiel?

The best way to get from Genoa to Kiel is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €470 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Genoa to Kiel bus arrive?

Genoa to Kiel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Genoa to Kiel train arrive?

Genoa to Kiel train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Kiel is 1338 km. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Genoa to Kiel.

How do I get a train ticket from Genoa to Kiel?

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Genoa to Kiel - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Genoa to Kiel by plane, train, car, car train, bus, night train, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane GOA - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 24m
€112–355
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MXP - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 40m
€85–313
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Genoa to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
16h 7m
€191–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Hamburg central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus N74 / ...
23h 10m
€111–177
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
19h 6m
€117–318
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LIN - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 10m
€133–436
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane GOA - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 21m
€130–556
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NCE - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 43m
€122–416
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VRN - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 29m
€142–499
Train
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
16h 45m
€240–468
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from GENOVA, Piazza Della Vittoria 30 R lato INPS to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to KIEL, ZOB, Auguste-Viktoria-Str. 1-9, AB 11bus
30h 50m
€169–266
Drive 1,338.1 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Kielcar 1,338.1 km
12h 9m
€217–313

Genoa to Kiel by bus

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23h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,160.4 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Kiel central bus station via Milan and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 23h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Kiel Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 16h 45m.

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