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

The cheapest way to get from Harlingen to Kiel is to train and bus which costs €60 - €160 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Harlingen to Kiel is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Harlingen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Harlingen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Harlingen, Veerbootterminal and arriving at Kiel ZOB via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Drachten, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Harlingen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Harlingen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Harlingen and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Leeuwarden, Amersfoort Centraal, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Harlingen to Kiel?

The distance between Harlingen and Kiel is 480 km. The road distance is 469 km.

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

The best way to get from Harlingen to Kiel without a car is to train and bus via Bremen which takes 7h 23m and costs €70 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Harlingen to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harlingen to Kiel bus from?

Harlingen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Drachten station.

Where do I catch the Harlingen to Kiel train from?

Harlingen to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.

Train or bus from Harlingen to Kiel?

The best way to get from Harlingen to Kiel is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Harlingen to Kiel bus arrive?

Harlingen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Harlingen to Kiel train arrive?

Harlingen to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Harlingen to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Harlingen to Kiel is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Harlingen to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Harlingen to Kiel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Harlingen to Kiel by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Bremen
best
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningentrain
2. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N75 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
7h 23m
€71–257
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningentrain
2. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N75 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
8h
€60–154
Drive 469 km
1. Drive from Harlingen to Kielcar 469 km
4h 24m
€84–122
Train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
9h 50m
€106–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drachten to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N44
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Neumünster Bahnhof(Kaiserstraße)bus Ev7
3. Take the bus from Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof to Kiel ZOBbus
10h 49m

Harlingen to Kiel by train, bus, and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 480.4 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Harlingen, Netherlands and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Harlingen to Kiel Hbf via Leeuwarden, Amersfoort Centraal, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlingen, Veerbootterminal to Kiel ZOB via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Drachten, Transferium Oost, Drachten, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Neumünster Bahnhof(Kaiserstraße), and Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof in around 10h 49m.

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