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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal

Composite routes from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal

Cheapest
5 h 28 min
Car
573 km.
from $31
Other
8 h 47 min
380 km.
from $160.41
12 h 17 min
380 km.
from $109.48
6 h 28 min
Train, Plane
380 km.
from $160.61
9 h 19 min
378 km.
from $185.93
13 h 20 min
Bus, Train
380 km.
from $102.91
6 h 22 min
Train, Plane
380 km.
from $310.50
7 h 6 min
Train, Plane
380 km.
from $308.33
7 h 27 min
Train, Plane
380 km.
from $231.38

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$52.24–$76.45

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Utrecht to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.68–$50.97

DB Bus

Phone:
+49 30 311682904
Website:
bahn.com/en
Bus from Bahnhof Altona, Hamburg to Itzehoe
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.84

Qbuzz B.V.

Phone:
+31 (0)900 – 0108
Email:
Website:
qbuzz.nl/gd/direct-naar/english
Bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht,
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.84

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$611.59
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$955.61
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.09–$891.90
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$496.92

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$458.69

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$509.66

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelo
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.39–$50.97
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$40.77
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$29.31
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversum
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$39.50
Train from Hilversum to Osnabrueck
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$30.58–$76.45

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.77–$89.19

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.68–$40.77
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.34–$64.98
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoe
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$35.68
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Itzehoe
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$76.45
Train from Bremen Hbf to Itzehoe
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.69–$56.06
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.50–$44.60
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.14–$52.24

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Bus from Itzehoe Bahnhof to Brunsbüttel
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$8.92

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$31.85
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Email:
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$30.58

Nordbahn

Phone:
(040) 303 977-333
Email:
Website:
nordbahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Bahnhof Altona, Hamburg to Itzehoe
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal is to bus which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 12h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kiel Canal?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Kiel Canal. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Brunsbüttel Braake via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Bahnhof Altona, Hamburg and Itzehoe Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kiel Canal is 615 km. The road distance is 575.6 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 8h 47m and costs $92.39 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kiel Canal bus from?

Rotterdam to Kiel Canal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal is to train via Enschede which takes 8h 47m and costs $92.39 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kiel Canal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kiel Canal is 576 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Rotterdam to Kiel Canal.

Where can I stay near Kiel Canal?

There are 632+ hotels available in Kiel Canal. Prices start at $31.80 per night.
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