How to travel from Kiel to Wiesbaden, Germany

The distance between Kiel and Wiesbaden is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kiel to Wiesbaden by train, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Wiesbaden Hbf.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Drive

Drive to Wiesbaden.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance614km (381 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kiel and Wiesbaden

There are several options for getting from Kiel to Wiesbaden by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).

The distance between Kiel and Wiesbaden is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Kiel and Wiesbaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kiel to Wiesbaden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Kiel and Wiesbaden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kiel and Wiesbaden. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kiel to Wiesbaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regional and FlixTrain run train services between Kiel and Wiesbaden. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kiel and Wiesbaden. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kiel to Wiesbaden. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Wiesbaden is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Wiesbaden. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Wiesbaden. The distance is around 614km (381 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kiel to Wiesbaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Kiel to Wiesbaden

Compare travel optionsbetween Kiel and Wiesbaden

Transport options from Kiel to Wiesbaden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 20m
€310($310)
hourly566km (352 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 50m
€190($190)
twice daily640km (398 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 5m
€285($285)
every 3 hours594km (369 miles)
Train to Hamburg Dammtor, plane4h 25m
€280($280)
hourly600km (373 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 20m
€120($120)
4 times a day642km (399 miles)
Train via Hamburg Dammtor5h 30m
€120($120)
hourly647km (402 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf6h 25m
€62($62)
once daily667km (415 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€100($100)
on demand614km (381 miles)

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Airports near Wiesbaden

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Wiesbaden
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Wiesbaden
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Wiesbaden