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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.82–$9.49

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$949.33
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$493.65
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$759.47
Plane from Frankfurt to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$405.05

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$430.36
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$620.23

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$1,012.62

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$822.76

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$151.89
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$151.89
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$43.04
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$46.83
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$44.30
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$43.04

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$215.18

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:
$31.64–$45.57

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$120.25–$620.23
Train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$113.92–$139.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Kiel?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Kiel is 739 km. The road distance is 719.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 .

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

The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf takes 5h 53m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Kiel bus from?

Karlsruhe to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Kiel train from?

Karlsruhe to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Kiel?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Kiel train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Kiel is 720 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Karlsruhe to Kiel.

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

Book your Karlsruhe to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

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