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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Rome is to train and fly which costs €85 - €290 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Rome is to train and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Rome?

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

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rome. 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 Rome?

The distance between Kiel and Rome is 1480 km. The road distance is 1722.4 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Kiel to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Rome train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Rome?

The best way to get from Kiel to Rome is to train which takes 18h and costs €280 - €1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 26h.

Where does the Kiel to Rome bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kiel to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Rome?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Rome?

Book your Kiel to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rome?

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Kiel to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
best
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
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
€136–232
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
22h 58m
€241–868
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane HAJ - FCO
8h 10m
€147–563
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 30m
€162–334
Drive 1,722.4 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Romecar 1,722.4 km
16h 15m
€272–393

Kiel to Rome by train

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Distance: 1,480 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Rome, 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 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 26h.

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