The distance between Lubeck and Kiel is around 79km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lubeck to Kiel by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Kiel Hbf.
Take the bus to Kiel Hbf.
VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen
+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Kiel.
Lübecker Minicar
+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Lubeck to Kiel by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Lubeck and Kiel is around 79km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (39 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Lubeck and Kiel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Kiel is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Lubeck and Kiel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Kiel. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lubeck and Kiel with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.
Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Lubeck and Kiel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lubeck and Kiel. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lubeck and Kiel with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 35m.
VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen run regular bus services between Lubeck and Kiel. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lubeck to Kiel. We recommend that you take the train to Kiel Hbf. instead which will take 1h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kiel is Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Kiel. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lubeck and Kiel. The distance is around 79km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Kiel is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 10m | €15($15) | hourly | 80km (50 miles) |
Bus | 2h 35m | every 20 mins | 100km (62 miles) | |
Taxi | 1hr | €180($180) | on demand | 79km (49 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €14($14) | on demand | 79km (49 miles) |
VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen
DB Bus
The following major airports near Kiel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.