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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kiel to Harlingen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Groningen

    best
    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Groningenbus bus
    3. Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain train
    7h 43m
    €53–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus N74 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leeuwardenbus bus 075
    9h 25m
    €45–72

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
    2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Hengelotrain train 77
    3. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain train
    4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
    8h 30m
    €68–263

  4. Drive  468 km

    1. Drive from Kiel to Harlingencar car 468 km
    4h 21m
    €86–124

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re70 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leeuwardenbus bus 075
    8h 39m
    €53–128

Kiel to Harlingen by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Harlingen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Harlingen via Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Harburg, Hengelo, Zwolle, and Leeuwarden in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Harlingen, Veerbootterminal via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 9h 25m.

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