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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Kiel is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Kiel is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 7h 43m and costs €300 - €900.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Udine, Villach Hbf, München Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.

How far is it from Trieste to Kiel?

The distance between Trieste and Kiel is 1058 km. The road distance is 1230.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Kiel without a car is to bus which takes 22h 54m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Trieste to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trieste to Kiel train from?

Trieste to Kiel train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Kiel?

The best way to get from Trieste to Kiel is to bus which takes 22h 54m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can train via Kassel, which costs €230 - €950 and takes 17h 32m.

Where does the Trieste to Kiel bus arrive?

Trieste to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

Where does the Trieste to Kiel train arrive?

Trieste to Kiel train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Udine station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Kiel is 1231 km. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Trieste to Kiel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Kiel.

Trieste to Kiel - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Trieste to Kiel by plane, train, car, car train, bus, night train, shuttle, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane TRS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h
€111–421
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus stationbus N907 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
22h 54m
€101–173
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trieste to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
16h 38m
€143–194
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Trieste Autostazione to Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to St. Johann Im Pongautrain Ic
3. Take the nighttrain from St. Johann im Pongau to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
18h 59m
€181–349
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VCE - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 43m
€301–860
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LJU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 26m
€262–737
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane GRZ - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 36m
€462–1,253
Bus to Rijeka Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane RJK - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 2m
€196–640
Shuttle, shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
10h 21m
€502–1,017
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Udinetrain Re
2. Take the train from Udine to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
5. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Kiel Hbftrain 22
17h 32m
€231–945
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
19h 23m
€105–298
Drive 1,230.7 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Kielcar 1,230.7 km
13h 9m
€194–281

Trieste to Kiel by bus

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22h 54mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,057.5 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a bus from Trieste to Kiel central bus station via Ljubljana bus station in around 22h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Kiel Hbf via Udine, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 17h 32m.

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