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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.71–$534.35
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$496.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$470.74

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$343.51

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$826.97

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$1,526.71–$3,180.65

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$101.78–$120.86
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

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:
$31.81–$45.80

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$31.81
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

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:
$12.72–$19.08

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kiel is to rideshare which costs $28.15 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kiel is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kiel Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kiel?

The distance between Cologne and Kiel is 553 km. The road distance is 508 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $86.96 - $103.26 .

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

The train from Köln Hbf to Kiel Hbf takes 5h 14m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kiel train from?

Cologne to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kiel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kiel is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $86.96 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Kiel bus arrive?

Cologne to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kiel is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cologne to Kiel.

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

Book your Cologne to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

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

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Kiel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Kiel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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