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Next departures to Kiel

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Willy-Brandt-Platz
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Kiel
    Destination location: Kiel
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Kiel
    Destination location: Kiel Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Kiel
    Destination location: Kiel Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Kiel
    Destination location: Kiel Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Kiel
    Destination location: Kiel Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Erfurt to Kiel.

Bus
Average Price$56 - $56Average Duration17h 50m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$80 - $80Average Duration12h 48m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Erfurt to Kiel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 17 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
17h 50mAverage Duration
$56Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Erfurt to Kiel: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$80
Average train trip duration12h 48m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:22pm
Distance234 miles (377 km)

Erfurt to Kiel Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Erfurt to Kiel was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $95

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Erfurt to Kiel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $95 to $187 for a train ticket from Erfurt to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-06-17.

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Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Kiel you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Erfurt and Kiel compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Erfurt to Kiel, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from Kiel to Erfurt

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