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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Aachen is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Aachen is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Aachen West via Hamburg Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Kiel to Aachen?

The distance between Kiel and Aachen is 605 km. The road distance is 556.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Kiel to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Aachen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Aachen train from?

Kiel to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Aachen?

The best way to get from Kiel to Aachen is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Kiel to Aachen bus arrive?

Kiel to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Kiel to Aachen train arrive?

Kiel to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Aachen is 556 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Kiel to Aachen.

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

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

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

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1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain Re
6h 44m
Drive 556.3 km
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1. Drive from Kiel to Aachencar 556.3 km
4h 51m
€82–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
9h 39m
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
5h 35m
Train via Bordesholm
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain Re
7h 35m
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 18m
€141–359
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
6h 45m
€139–423

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 605 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Aachen West via Hamburg Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Essen central train station and Südviertel, Essen in around 9h 39m.

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