The distance between Oldenburg and Kiel is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oldenburg to Kiel by train, bus 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 Bremen Hbf and then to Kiel Hbf.
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Take the bus to Kiel Interims-ZOB.
There are several options for getting from Oldenburg to Kiel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Oldenburg and Kiel is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Oldenburg and Kiel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oldenburg to Kiel is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Oldenburg and Kiel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oldenburg and Kiel. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oldenburg to Kiel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, metronom and Swiss Railways run train services between Oldenburg and Kiel. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Oldenburg and Kiel. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oldenburg to Kiel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen Hauptbahnhof. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Oldenburg and Kiel. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oldenburg to Kiel. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Kiel Hbf. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Oldenburg and Kiel. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oldenburg to Kiel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €50($50) | every 20 mins | 261km (162 miles) |
Train via Bremen Hbf | 3h 15m | €22($22) | hourly | 266km (165 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | €20($20) | twice daily | 273km (169 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €42($42) | on demand | 251km (156 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kiel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.