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How to get fromKiel to Esbjergby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kiel to Esbjerg by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Lunderskov

    best
    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Flensburgtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Flensburg to Lunderskov St.train train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lunderskov St. to Esbjerg St.train train Ic / ...
    4h 34m
    kr 439–910

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Vejle Busterminalbus bus 353
    2. Take the bus from Billund Centret to Frodesgade v Esbjerg Rådhusbus bus 180
    5h 23m
    kr 247–359

  3. Drive  199.8 km

    1. Drive from Kiel to Esbjergcar car 199.8 km
    2h 19m
    kr 277–400

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Husumtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Tønder St. to Esbjerg St.train train 030
    5h 9m
    kr 538–1,669

Kiel to Esbjerg by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Esbjerg, Denmark?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Esbjerg St. via Flensburg and Lunderskov St. in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Frodesgade v Esbjerg Rådhus via Vejle Busterminal, Vejle Trafikcenter, and Billund Centret in around 5h 23m.

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