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Ten ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Kiel

Composite routes from Rotterdam to Kiel

Cheapest
5 h 59 min
Car
640 km.
from $35
Other
5 h 59 min
Rideshare
640 km.
from $8.35
8 h 2 min
460 km.
from $207.50
9 h 50 min
460 km.
from $94.70
5 h 40 min
Train, Plane
460 km.
from $157.35
12 h 44 min
Bus, Train
460 km.
from $84.43
5 h 58 min
Train, Plane
460 km.
from $309.41
6 h 18 min
Train, Plane
460 km.
from $305.07
6 h 39 min
Train, Plane
460 km.
from $228.12
7 h 45 min
Train, Plane
460 km.
from $252.36

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
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.84

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Utrecht to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.32–$62.43

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
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.71–$344.02

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.71–$344.02

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 Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$56.06

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 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.34–$64.98
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.22–$43.32
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.22–$43.32
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
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

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:
$31.85–$45.87

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$31.85
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$31.85

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kiel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kiel is 625 km. The road distance is 584.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Rotterdam to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kiel train from?

Rotterdam to Kiel train services, operated by NS, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Kiel?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kiel is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Kiel train arrive?

Rotterdam to Kiel train services, operated by NS, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kiel is 585 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Rotterdam to Kiel.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rotterdam 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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