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Leuven, Belgium → Kiel, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leuven to Kiel

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.57–$65.22

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$423.91
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$521.74

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$391.30

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$293.48

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$293.48

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$45.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$86.96
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.65–$97.83
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$38.04
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$86.96
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$32.61–$36.96
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$32.61–$36.96
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$27.17

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
6 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Kiel is to bus which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 14h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 5h 37m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Wijnpers and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Brussels-North train station and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Leuven to Kiel?

The distance between Leuven and Kiel is 731 km. The road distance is 660.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $130.43 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Leuven to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Kiel bus from?

Leuven to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Kiel train from?

Leuven to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Kiel?

The best way to get from Leuven to Kiel is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $130.43 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 14h 21m.

Where does the Leuven to Kiel bus arrive?

Leuven to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Leuven to Kiel train arrive?

Leuven to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Kiel is 661 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Leuven to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Kiel. Prices start at $47.08 per night.
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