How to travel from Kiel to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Kiel and Leverkusen is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kiel to Leverkusen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Hamburg Hbf, Fly

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train via Dortmund Hbf

Take the train to Dortmund Hbf and then to Leverkusen Mitte.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance498km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kiel and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Kiel to Leverkusen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Kiel and Leverkusen is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Kiel and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kiel to Leverkusen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kiel and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kiel and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kiel to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express and Abellio run train services between Kiel and Leverkusen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kiel and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kiel and Leverkusen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 9h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Kiel and Leverkusen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kiel to Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kiel and Leverkusen. The distance is around 498km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kiel to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Kiel to Leverkusen

Compare travel optionsbetween Kiel and Leverkusen

Transport options from Kiel to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Hamburg Hbf, Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
€170($170)
hourly511km (318 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
€170($170)
hourly500km (311 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 50m
€355($355)
hourly711km (442 miles)
Train via Dortmund Hbf + 1 similar
5h 15m
€115($115)
once daily547km (340 miles)
Train5h 35m
€110($110)
every 3 hours541km (336 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€30($30)
5 times a week576km (358 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€82($82)
on demand498km (309 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

The following major airports near Leverkusen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen