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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Trier is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Trier is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Trier?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Trier station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Trier central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Trier. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Kiel to Trier?

The distance between Kiel and Trier is 745 km. The road distance is 670.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Trier without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 8h 36m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Kiel to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Trier bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Trier train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Trier?

The best way to get from Kiel to Trier is to train via Koblenz which takes 8h 36m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Kiel to Trier bus arrive?

Kiel to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Kiel to Trier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Trier is 671 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Kiel to Trier.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Trier?

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Kiel to Trier - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Kiel to Trier by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Koblenz
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
8h 36m
€129–491
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train stationbus 011 / ...
12h 30m
€55–88
Drive 670.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Triercar 670.8 km
5h 49m
€97–140
Train, fly to Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane HAM - LUX
6h 46m
€102–310
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Triercar
8h 45m
€141–189
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 39m
€129–446
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 32m
€89–146
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 30m
€134–395
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 22m
€132–428
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 11m
€148–457
Train, fly to Saarbrücken Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)plane HAM - SCN
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 54m
€178–465

Kiel to Trier by train

173Weekly Trains

8h 36mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744.5 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Trier central train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 12h 30m.

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