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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Italy is to train and fly which costs €70 - €260 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Italy is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €120 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Italy. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Termini via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Italy. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Roma Termini via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from Kiel to Italy?

The distance between Kiel and Italy is 1039 km. The road distance is 1722.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Italy without a car is to train which takes 18h and costs €280 - €1200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Kiel to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Italy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Italy train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Italy?

The best way to get from Kiel to Italy is to train which takes 18h and costs €280 - €1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 26h 27m.

Where does the Kiel to Italy bus arrive?

Kiel to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Italy train arrive?

Kiel to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Italy is 1722 km. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Kiel to Italy.

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

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Kiel to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane HAM - LIN
5h 44m
€123–393
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HAM - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
6h 23m
€71–256
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
18h
€287–1,163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 353 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N1385
26h 27m
€137–241
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to München Hbftrain 28
2. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
23h 21m
€242–870
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane HAM - FLR
6h 11m
€124–342
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane HAM - BLQ
7h 13m
€107–320
Train, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane HAM - FCO
6h 32m
€85–287
Train, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane HAM - CTA
7h 2m
€96–434
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Romecar
21h 57m
€234–330
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from KIEL, ZOB, Auguste-Viktoria-Str. 1-9, AB 11 to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
33h 57m
€163–343
Drive 1,722.4 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Romecar 1,722.4 km
16h 15m
€272–393

Kiel to Italy by train

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Distance: 1,038.7 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Italy?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Roma Termini via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 18h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Termini via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 26h 27m.

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