How to Travel from
Cologne to Kiel
by Plane, Train, Bus or Car
Schedule
Cologne, Germany → Kiel, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Kiel
Composite routes from Cologne to Kiel
Cheapest
4 h 54 min
Car
560 km.
from $30
Route Navigator Cologne - Kiel
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 810 м
1 km 810 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 5 km 561 м
5 km 561 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring toward A 3
Clevischer Ring, A 3, 1 km 169 м
1 km 169 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Oberhausen
Oberhausen, A 3, 6 km 483 м
6 km 483 м
Keep right toward A 1
A 1, 101 м
101 м
Keep right and take A 1 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 1, 64 km 796 м
64 km 796 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Dortmund, Frankfurt a.M., Siegen
Dortmund, Frankfurt a.M., Siegen, A 45, 297 м
297 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 45, 365 м
365 м
Keep left and take A 1 toward Bremen, Kassel
Bremen, Kassel, A 1, 310 km 650 м
310 km 650 м
Keep right onto A 261 and take A 261 toward Flensburg, Kiel, Hamburg-West, Tötensen, Hamburg
Flensburg, Kiel, Hamburg-West, Tötensen, Hamburg, A 261, 22 km 653 м
22 km 653 м
Keep right onto A 7
4 km 220 м
4 km 220 м
Keep right and take B 431 toward HH-Bahrenfeld
HH-Bahrenfeld, B 431, 250 м
250 м
Keep left and take B 431 toward Wedel, Osdorf, Trabrennbahn
Wedel, Osdorf, Trabrennbahn, B 431, 47 м
47 м
Turn slight left onto Bahrenfelder Marktplatz
Bahrenfelder Marktplatz, 10 м
10 м
Turn right and take A 7 toward Flensburg, Kiel
Flensburg, Kiel, A 7, 70 km 668 м
70 km 668 м
Keep left onto A 7 and take A 7 toward Flensburg, Bordesholm
Flensburg, Bordesholm, A 7, 51 km 239 м
51 km 239 м
Keep right and take B 201 toward Schleswig / Schuby, Kappeln, Husum,
Schleswig / Schuby, Kappeln, Husum, , B 201, 404 м
404 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B 201
281 м
281 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 201
2 km 514 м
2 km 514 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 201
7 km 691 м
7 km 691 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 9 km 488 м
9 km 488 м
Turn right onto Ahrenviöler Weg
Ahrenviöler Weg, 1 km 292 м
1 km 292 м
Turn right onto Bi de School
Bi de School, 1 km 87 м
1 km 87 м
Keep left onto Sandkuhlenweg
Sandkuhlenweg, 33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Immenstedter Straße
Immenstedter Straße, 106 м
106 м
Turn slight right onto Immenstedter Straße
Immenstedter Straße, 3 km 867 м
3 km 867 м
Turn right onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 1 km 73 м
1 km 73 м
Turn right
1 km 536 м
1 km 536 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 6
BA
British Airways
6h 30m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$114.50–$470.74
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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