There are 4 ways to get from Helmstedt to Kiel by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 57
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7 / ...
3h 59m€58–233Drive 274.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Helmstedt to Kielcar 274.6 km
3h 36m€40–57Train via Hanover
- Take the train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 56 / ...
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22
4h 29m€67–268Train via Uelzen
- Take the train from Gifhorn Stadt to Uelzentrain Rb
- Take the train from Lueneburg to Luebeck Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Luebeck Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re / ...
7h 1m€119–426
Helmstedt to Kiel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helmstedt to Kiel is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Helmstedt to Kiel is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Helmstedt to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Helmstedt, Bahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Helmstedt and Kiel is 324 km. The road distance is 274.6 km.
The best way to get from Helmstedt to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Helmstedt to Kiel, including transfers.
Helmstedt to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Helmstedt, Bahnhof station.
Helmstedt to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmstedt to Kiel is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Helmstedt to Kiel.
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What companies run services between Helmstedt, Germany and Kiel, Germany?
You can take a train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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