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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Kristiansand is to bus and train and car ferry which costs kr 800 - kr 1800 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Kristiansand is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 36m and costs kr 1500 - kr 2300.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon via Schleswig, Köpenhamn H, Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.

How far is it from Kiel to Kristiansand?

The distance between Kiel and Kristiansand is 590 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Kristiansand without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 11h 24m and costs kr 800 - kr 1800.

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

It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Kiel to Kristiansand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Kristiansand train from?

Kiel to Kristiansand train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Where does the Kiel to Kristiansand train arrive?

Kiel to Kristiansand train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, arrive at Schleswig station.

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

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Where can I stay near Kristiansand?

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Kiel to Kristiansand - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kiel to Kristiansand by bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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Bus, train, car ferry
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1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Aalborgbus 353
2. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Hirtshals St.train 76
3. Take the carferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansandcarferry
11h 24m
kr 809–1,780
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Schleswig to Odense St.train Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Hirtshals St.train 76
6. Take the carferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansandcarferry
13h 17m
kr 1,678–3,088
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kiel to Hirtshals Fjordlineterminalencar
2. Take the carferry from Hirtshals Fjordlineterminalen to Kristiansand ferjeterminalcarferry Hir-Krs / ...
6h 36m
kr 1,528–2,220
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane HAM - KRS
9h 10m
kr 1,803–4,767
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Schleswig to København Htrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
4. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
5. Take the train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
19h 6m
kr 2,748–4,818
Train, train to Copenhagen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain
2. Take the train from Schleswig to København Htrain
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane CPH - KRS
8h 41m
kr 2,032–4,398

Kiel to Kristiansand by train

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19h 6mAverage Duration

kr 2,748Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.5 km
Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Kristiansand, Norway?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Kristiansand stasjon via Schleswig, København H, Köpenhamn H, Göteborg Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 19h 6m.

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