How to travel from Amsterdam to Kiel

Travel between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Kiel, Germany is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Netherlands enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Kiel from Amsterdam?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Kiel, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 5/18/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Amsterdam to Kiel.

The current restriction level for returning to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Germany is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Amsterdam, Netherlands from Kiel, Germany?

Reentering Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Amsterdam from Kiel?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Netherlands must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/16/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Amsterdam from Kiel here.

There are 2 ways to get from Amsterdam to Kiel: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Kiel is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $37 (€33) compared to other travel options to Kiel:

A train is generally $5 (€4) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $41 (€37) from Amsterdam to Kiel.

The fastest way from Amsterdam to Kiel is by train with an average journey time of 7 h 38 min.

There are alternative travel options to Kiel that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Kiel by bus can take on average 10 h 50 min.

The distance is approximately 254 miles (409 km) from Amsterdam to Kiel.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Kiel is:

• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Amsterdam to Kiel as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Kiel:

• Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Kiel depart from Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk) to Kiel.
• Most travelers catch their train from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Kiel Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Kiel:

• You can travel by bus between Amsterdam and Kiel with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Amsterdam to Kiel tickets for $41 (€37) on Omio.
• You can travel by train between Amsterdam and Kiel with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Amsterdam to Kiel tickets for $37 (€33) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Amsterdam to Kiel, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $41 (€37) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $37 (€33) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Amsterdam to Kiel online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.