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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe central train station station and arriving at Kiel central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Kiel?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Kiel is 758 km. The road distance is 707.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €130 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Kiel bus from?

Karlsruhe to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Kiel train from?

Karlsruhe to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Kiel?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €130 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Kiel bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Kiel train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Kiel is 708 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Karlsruhe to Kiel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Karlsruhe to Kiel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7 / ...
6h 19m
€136–481
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Kiel central bus stationbus 198
11h 50m
€60–100
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Karlsruhe Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bordesholmtrain Re7 / ...
9h 28m
€60–145
Drive 707.9 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Kielcar 707.9 km
5h 53m
€102–148
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
6h 57m
€133–477
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Karlsruhe Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Kielcar
8h 37m
€117–143
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 40m
€119–370
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 19m
€121–352
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STR - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 31m
€131–571
Train to Basel, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 40m
€95–457

Karlsruhe to Kiel by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 757.6 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

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