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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Kiel is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €90 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Lübeck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct ferry between Oslo and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oslo Vipperangen and arriving at Port of Kiel. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Göteborg Centralstation, København H and Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Oslo to Kiel?

The distance between Oslo and Kiel is 902 km. The road distance is 995.1 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Oslo to Kiel?

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs €230 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Oslo to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oslo to Kiel train from?

Oslo to Kiel train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Kiel?

The best way to get from Oslo to Kiel is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs €230 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Oslo to Kiel bus arrive?

Oslo to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lübeck station.

Where does the Oslo to Kiel train arrive?

Oslo to Kiel train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.

Can I drive from Oslo to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Kiel is 995 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Oslo to Kiel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Kiel.

Oslo to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry

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Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane OSL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 48m
€91–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Lübeckbus N613
2. Take the bus from Lübeck to Kiel central bus stationbus 353 / ...
15h 30m
€76–123
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
3. Take the train from København H to Schleswigtrain Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain Re
12h 49m
€235–414
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kielcarferry
20h
€212–433
Train, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane OSL - BLL
3. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Kolding Busterminalbus
4. Take the train from Kolding St. to Schleswigtrain
5. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 10m
€146–415
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Oslo Bussterminal to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalbus 3012 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Goteborg Majnabbe Terminal to Kiel Schwedenkaiferry 0
20h 35m
€134–278
Drive 995.1 km
1. Drive from Oslo to Kielcar 995.1 km
10h
€184–266

Oslo to Kiel by train

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Distance: 902 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Oslo S to Kiel Hbf via Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Schleswig in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kiel central bus station via Lübeck in around 15h 30m.

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