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

The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Kiel is to bus which costs €55 - €190 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Kiel is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Gothenburg and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Gothenburg Central Bus Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Malmö central train station FlixBus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct ferry between Gothenburg and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Goteborg Majnabbe Terminal and arriving at Kiel Schwedenkai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gothenburg and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg station to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Kiel Hbf via København H and Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Gothenburg to Kiel?

The distance between Gothenburg and Kiel is 764 km. The road distance is 707.4 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Gothenburg to Kiel?

Book your Gothenburg to Kiel ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Gothenburg to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Kiel bus from?

Gothenburg to Kiel bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Gothenburg Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Kiel train from?

Gothenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.

Train or bus from Gothenburg to Kiel?

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Kiel is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Gothenburg to Kiel bus arrive?

Gothenburg to Kiel bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Malmo Norra Vallgatan station.

Where does the Gothenburg to Kiel train arrive?

Gothenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Köpenhamn H station.

Can I drive from Gothenburg to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Gothenburg to Kiel is 707 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Gothenburg to Kiel.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Gothenburg to Kiel?

Book your Gothenburg to Kiel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1723+ hotels available in Kiel.

Gothenburg to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Gothenburg to Kiel by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Schleswigtrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain Re
9h 6m
€114–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gothenburg Central Bus Station to Malmo Norra Vallgatanbus Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
11h 5m
€59–184
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Goteborg Majnabbe Terminal to Kiel Schwedenkaiferry 0
15h 30m
€130–200
Drive 707.4 km
1. Drive from Gothenburg to Kielcar 707.4 km
6h 53m
€118–171
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Molndal station to Neumuenstertrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof to Kiel ZOBbus 4550
11h 11m
Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, train
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane GOT - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 39m
€88–377
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CPH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 17m
€124–451

Gothenburg to Kiel by train

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9h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 763.9 km
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Kiel Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Schleswig in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gothenburg Central Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via Malmö central train station FlixBus stop in around 11h 5m.

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