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How to get fromWilhelmshaven to Kiel Canalby train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Hamburg

    best
    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 56 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain train Rb
    5h 2m
    €66–411

  2. Drive 292.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilhelmshaven to Kiel Canalcar car 292.1 km
    2h 48m
    €42–60

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Wilhelmshaven to Heligolandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Heligoland to Brunsbüttelferry ferry
    6h 10m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilhelmshaven Valoisstraße/Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOBbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus N44 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Itzehoe Bahnhofbus bus Re6
    8h 16m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train Rs3
    2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Itzehoetrain train 33
    5h 21m
    €77–300

Wilhelmshaven to Kiel Canal by train and bus

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Brunsbüttel Kanalfähre Nord via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf, Bremen Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, Itzehoe, and Itzehoe Bahnhof in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Wilhelmshaven to Brunsbüttel via Heligoland in around 6h 10m.

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