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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Kiel is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Zürich HB, Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Kiel?

The distance between Switzerland and Kiel is 829 km. The road distance is 941.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Kiel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 19m and costs €170 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Switzerland to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Kiel bus from?

Switzerland to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Kiel train from?

Switzerland to Kiel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Kiel?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Kiel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 19m and costs €170 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 28m.

Where does the Switzerland to Kiel bus arrive?

Switzerland to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Switzerland to Kiel train arrive?

Switzerland to Kiel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Kiel is 941 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Switzerland to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Switzerland to Kiel - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Switzerland to Kiel by plane, train, bus, night train, ferry, car, 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.

Fly from Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 39m
€106–306
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7 / ...
13h 31m
€70–217
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
11h 19m
€174–747
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus N74 / ...
16h 28m
€73–124
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 41m
€75–358
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MXP - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 13m
€73–261
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LIN - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 39m
€129–405
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Böblingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 55m
€139–481
Ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FDH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 57m
€166–467
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcar
2. Take the cartrain from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
12h 3m
€134–171
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Kiel Hbftrain Re7 / ...
12h 42m
€344–992
Drive 941.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Kielcar 941.5 km
8h 40m
€166–240

Switzerland to Kiel by train

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11h 19mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 828.6 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Kiel Hbf via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Kiel central bus station via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 16h 28m.

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