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

The cheapest way to get from Rottenburg to Kiel is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rottenburg to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Rottenburg and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rottenburg to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Rottenburg E.-Bolz-Platz and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Tübingen central station and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Rottenburg and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Rottenburg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rottenburg Bahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Rottenburg to Kiel?

The distance between Rottenburg and Kiel is 879 km. The road distance is 789.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rottenburg to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Rottenburg to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rottenburg to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rottenburg to Kiel train from?

Rottenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rottenburg to Kiel?

The best way to get from Rottenburg to Kiel is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 59m.

Where does the Rottenburg to Kiel bus arrive?

Rottenburg to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Rottenburg to Kiel train arrive?

Rottenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rottenburg to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rottenburg to Kiel is 789 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Rottenburg to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Rottenburg to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rottenburg to Kiel by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22
8h 32m
€145–360
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tübingen central station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N177
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Kiel central bus stationbus 198
15h 59m
€75–114
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the nighttrain from Wuerzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
12h 31m
€91–337
Drive 789.4 km
1. Drive from Rottenburg to Kielcar 789.4 km
7h 2m
€148–214
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rottenburg to Karlsruhe Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Karlsruhe Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
10h 36m
€131–173
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 40m
€97–379
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STR - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 56m
€115–550

Rottenburg to Kiel by train

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Distance: 879 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a train from Rottenburg Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rottenburg E.-Bolz-Platz to Kiel central bus station via Tübingen Hauptbahnhof, Tübingen central station, and Karlsruhe central train station in around 15h 59m.

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