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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Minden is to bus and train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Minden is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Minden?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Minden. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Minden, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Kiel to Minden?

The distance between Kiel and Minden is 349 km. The road distance is 282.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Minden without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Kiel to Minden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Minden train from?

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

Where does the Kiel to Minden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Minden?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Minden is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Kiel to Minden.

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

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Where can I stay near Minden?

There are 564+ hotels available in Minden.

Kiel to Minden - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kiel to Minden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3h 40m
€58–168
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hanover central bus stationbus 198 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 10 / ...
5h 2m
€32–54
Drive 282.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Mindencar 282.8 km
3h 18m
€42–61

Kiel to Minden by train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 349.1 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Minden, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 40m.

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