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How to get fromWilhelmshaven to Kielby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wilhelmshaven to Kiel by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train Rs3
    2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain train 42 / ...
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7
    4h 19m
    €65–144

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Wilhelmshaven to Kielrideshare rideshare 301.3 km
    3h 38m
    €16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilhelmshaven Valoisstraße/Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOBbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus bus 075 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Kiel central bus stationbus bus N74
    7h 34m

  4. Train via Oldenburg

    1. Take the train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain train Rs3
    2. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train Rs3
    3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain train 42 / ...
    4. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7
    4h 22m
    €72–173

  5. Drive  301.8 km

    1. Drive from Wilhelmshaven to Kielcar car 301.8 km
    2h 43m
    €45–64

Wilhelmshaven to Kiel by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilhelmshaven Valoisstraße/Hbf to Kiel central bus station via Oldenburg central bus station and Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 7h 34m.

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