How to Travel from
Kiel to Cologne
by Plane, Train, Bus or Car
Schedule
Kiel, Germany → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kiel to Cologne
Composite routes from Kiel to Cologne
Cheapest
4 h 50 min
Car
559 km.
from $30
Route Navigator Kiel - Cologne
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Continue onto Hochviölbusch
Hochviölbusch, 1 km 536 м
1 km 536 м
Turn left onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 1 km 73 м
1 km 73 м
Turn left onto Südergree
Südergree, 3 km 867 м
3 km 867 м
Turn slight left onto Immenstedter Straße
Immenstedter Straße, 106 м
106 м
Turn right onto Sandkuhlenweg
Sandkuhlenweg, 33 м
33 м
Continue onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 1 km 87 м
1 km 87 м
Turn left onto Ahrenviöler Weg
Ahrenviöler Weg, 1 km 292 м
1 km 292 м
Turn left onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 9 km 430 м
9 km 430 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 7 km 696 м
7 km 696 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 201
2 km 518 м
2 km 518 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
122 km 49 м
122 km 49 м
Keep left onto A 7
15 km 735 м
15 km 735 м
Keep right onto A 261 and take A 261 toward Bremen, Tötensen
Bremen, Tötensen, A 261, 9 km 956 м
9 km 956 м
Keep right onto A 261 and take A 1 toward Osnabrück, Bremen, Rade
Osnabrück, Bremen, Rade, A 1, 374 km 408 м
374 km 408 м
Keep right and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, Oberhausen
Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, Oberhausen, 383 м
383 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen
Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, A 3, 1 km 819 м
1 km 819 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Frankfurt am Main, Köln, Leverkusen
Frankfurt am Main, Köln, Leverkusen, A 3, 6 km 237 м
6 km 237 м
Keep right and drive toward Köln-Mühlheim
Köln-Mühlheim, 1 km 284 м
1 km 284 м
Turn slight left
1 km
1 km
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 109 м
109 м
Turn left onto Keupstraße
Keupstraße, 28 м
28 м
Turn right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 314 м
314 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 225 м
225 м
Keep left onto Bergischer Ring
Bergischer Ring, 2 km 182 м
2 km 182 м
Keep right
106 м
106 м
Keep left
1 km 884 м
1 km 884 м
Keep right onto Opladener Straße
Opladener Straße, 420 м
420 м
Continue onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $20.65 - $30.43 and takes 5h 26m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Kiel to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Cologne?
No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Is there a direct train between Kiel and Cologne?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
How far is it from Kiel to Cologne?
The distance between Kiel and Cologne is 539 km. The road distance is 508.4 km.
How do I travel from Kiel to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Kiel to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $86.96 - $97.83 .
How long does it take to get from Kiel to Cologne?
The train from Kiel Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Where do I catch the Kiel to Cologne bus from?
Kiel to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.
Where do I catch the Kiel to Cologne train from?
Kiel to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Train or bus from Kiel to Cologne?
The best way to get from Kiel to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $86.96 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 9h 32m.
Where does the Kiel to Cologne bus arrive?
Kiel to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Where does the Kiel to Cologne train arrive?
Kiel to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Kiel to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Cologne is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kiel to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Cologne?
Book your Kiel to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.
Can I share a ride from Kiel to Cologne?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kiel and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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