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Gothenburg Museum of Art
Major art museum with Nordic masters, international works, and strong modern collections. A top cultural stop at Götaplatsen.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 46 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel to Gothenburg will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
It's difficult to get from Kiel to Gothenburg without transferring at least 3 times.
11832 · 11882+
IC 5766 · IC 70182
11930+
ECE 392 · Bus 6802 · R 11002
11283 · 11178 · ECE 392 · Bus 6802
11916+
ECE 1196 · R 1106
11269 · 11164 · ECE 1196 · R 1106
11271 · 11166 · RJ 13464 · R 1114
11267 · 11162 · ECE 396 · R 1098
11259 · 11154 · ECE 1198 · R 1066
11918+
RJ 13464 · R 1114+
X2 494
11914+
ECE 396 · R 1098+
X2 492Trains from Kiel to Gothenburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 but you can travel from only $54 by ferry.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average train duration 7h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 0m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Kiel to Gothenburg trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 392 · Bus 6802 · R 11002+ 11930 | Delayed 6:37 PM 7:03 PMKiel Hbf | 13h02 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
IC 5766 · IC 70182 · R 1188 · R 11002 | Delayed 8:05 PM 8:08 PMKiel Hbf | 11h57 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
11804 · 11854+ IC 5752 · ICL 50026 | 6:08 AM Kiel Hbf | 10h57 | 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
11906+ ECE 1198 · R 1066 | 7:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 9h02 | 4:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11906+ ECE 1198 · R 1066+ X2 488 | 7:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 8h47 | 3:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
11259 · 11154 · ECE 1198 · R 1066 | 7:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 8h45 | 3:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
11259 · 11154 · ECE 1198 · R 1066 | 7:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 9h00 | 4:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
11808 · 11858+ IC 5754 · ICL 50034 | 8:08 AM Kiel Hbf | 10h12 | 6:20 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
11910+ ECE 396+ 1106 Öresundstågen | 9:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 12h02 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11910+ ECE 396+ 1114 Öresundstågen | 9:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 13h02 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11910+ ECE 396+ 1098 Öresundstågen | 9:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 11h02 | 8:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11914+ ECE 396 · R 1098 | 11:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 9h02 | 8:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11914+ ECE 396 · R 1098+ X2 492 | 11:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 8h47 | 7:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
11914+ 11012 · R 5052 · IC 846 | 11:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 10h47 | 9:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6 transfers | |
11267 · 11162 · ECE 396 · R 1098 | 11:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 9h00 | 8:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
11267 · 11162 · ECE 396 · R 1098 | 11:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 8h45 | 7:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
11916+ ECE 1196 · R 1106 | 12:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 9h02 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11916+ RJ 13464+ 1130 Öresundstågen | 12:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 11h57 | 12:00 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11916+ RJ 13464+ 1114 Öresundstågen | 12:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 10h02 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11916+ RJ 13464+ 1122 Öresundstågen | 12:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 11h02 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11916+ ECE 1196+ 1114 Öresundstågen | 12:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 10h02 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11269 · 11164 · ECE 1196 · R 1106 | 12:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 9h00 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
11816 · 11866+ IC 5758 · ICL 50050 | 12:08 PM Kiel Hbf | 10h57 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
11918+ RJ 13464 · R 1114+ X2 494 | 1:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 8h47 | 9:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
11918+ RJ 13464 · R 1114 | 1:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 9h02 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11918+ RJ 13464+ 1130 Öresundstågen | 1:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 10h57 | 12:00 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11918+ RJ 13464+ 1114 Öresundstågen | 1:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 9h02 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11918+ RJ 13464+ 1122 Öresundstågen | 1:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 10h02 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
11918+ 11016 · R 5064 · IC 854 | 1:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 10h57 | 12:00 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
11271 · 11166 · RJ 13464 · R 1114 | 1:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 8h45 | 9:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
11271 · 11166 · RJ 13464 · R 1114 | 1:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 9h00 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
11930+ ECE 392 · Bus 6802 · R 11002 | 7:03 PM Kiel Hbf | 13h02 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
11283 · 11178 · ECE 392 · Bus 6802 | 7:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 13h00 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
11832 · 11882+ IC 5766 · IC 70182 | 8:08 PM Kiel Hbf | 11h57 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Major art museum with Nordic masters, international works, and strong modern collections. A top cultural stop at Götaplatsen.
One of the world's largest maritime museums, featuring historic ships and naval heritage on the waterfront. Great for families and history fans.
Science center with hands-on exhibits, rainforest environment, and educational displays. Popular with families and curious adults alike.
Elegant boulevard lined with museums, theater, and Poseidon fountain. The city's cultural heart and a classic first stop.
Historic main avenue with shops, architecture, and city energy from canal to square. Essential for walking and people-watching.
Vast park with walking paths, viewpoints, zoo area, and open spaces. A beloved local retreat with room to explore.
Classic West Coast open sandwich with cooked prawns, mayonnaise, egg and dill on bread. A signature seafood dish tied to Gothenburg’s harbor culture.
Fresh North Atlantic prawns, often served simply with lemon, mayonnaise and bread. Gothenburg is famous in Sweden for its high-quality shellfish.
Traditional herring prepared in pickled marinades, often with onion, potatoes and crispbread. A staple of Swedish coastal cooking and festive tables.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining focused on seasonal Nordic ingredients and refined tasting menus in a calm, polished setting.
Well-known seafood restaurant by the harbor, celebrated for shellfish platters and classic Swedish fish dishes in a stylish room.
Historic food hall venue popular for traditional Swedish seafood, especially räkmacka, in a lively market atmosphere.
Gothenburg is pricier than many European cities. Hotels, dining, and transit are moderate to high, though budget lunches and day passes help control costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Most Kiel to Gothenburg trains use the Kiel Hbf to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg, Eriksbergstorget. Use this guide to compare Kiel and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kiel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
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