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

The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Kiel is to train which costs €100 - €190 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Linköping to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs €95 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Linköping and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Linköping to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Linköping and arriving at Kiel ZOB via Puttgarden Bahnhof and Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Linköping and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Linköping station to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Linköping Centralstation and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Malmö, Centralstation, København H and Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Linköping to Kiel?

The distance between Linköping and Kiel is 854 km. The road distance is 839.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linköping to Kiel without a car is to train via Malmö which takes 8h 29m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Linköping to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linköping to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linköping to Kiel train from?

Linköping to Kiel train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Linköping Centralstation.

Train or bus from Linköping to Kiel?

The best way to get from Linköping to Kiel is to train via Malmö which takes 8h 29m and costs €170 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the Linköping to Kiel bus arrive?

Linköping to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Puttgarden station.

Where does the Linköping to Kiel train arrive?

Linköping to Kiel train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Malmö, Centralstation.

Can I drive from Linköping to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Linköping to Kiel is 839 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Linköping to Kiel.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Linköping to Kiel by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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Train via Malmö
best
1. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 527 / ...
2. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
3. Take the train from København H to Schleswigtrain Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain Re
8h 29m
€170–321
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LPI - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 6m
€99–455
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linköping to Puttgardenbus N32
2. Take the bus from Puttgarden Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhofbus X85
3. Take the bus from Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhof to Kiel ZOBbus 310
13h 37m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Linköping fjärrbussterminal to Göteborg Åkareplatsenbus 400 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Goteborg Majnabbe Terminal to Kiel Schwedenkaiferry 0
21h
€142–286
Drive 839.3 km
1. Drive from Linköping to Kielcar 839.3 km
8h 33m
€137–197
Train
1. Take the train from Linkoping C to Neumuenstertrain Ic / ...
9h
€109–189
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane LPI - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 17m
€135–669

Linköping to Kiel by train

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Distance: 853.6 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Linköping, Sweden and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Kiel Hbf via Malmö, Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Schleswig in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linköping to Kiel ZOB via Puttgarden, Puttgarden Bahnhof, and Oldenburg(Holstein) ZOB/Bahnhof in around 13h 37m.

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