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How to get fromHelsinki to Kiel Portby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Kiel Port by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Helsinki Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane HEL - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    6h 31m
    €102–269

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turku satamatrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholmferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Neumünstertrain train Ic
    26h 5m
    €160–344

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus N1206a
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7 / ...
    31h 2m
    €171–277

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Port of Travemündeferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Luebeck Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re / ...
    33h 48m
    €329–480

  5. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane TLL - HAM
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    8h 39m
    €107–326

  6. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Turkucar car
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholmferry ferry
    3. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Kiel Portcar car
    22h 43m
    €223–405

Helsinki to Kiel Port by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration31h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,313.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kiel Port, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Kiel Port. However, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM), walk to Hamburg Airport, take the train to Hamburg Hbf, then take the train to Kiel Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Kiel Hbf via Turku satama, Port of Turku, Stockholm Värtahamnen, Ropsten T-bana, T-Centralen T-bana, Stockholm Centralstation, and Neumünster in around 26h 5m.

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