How to travel from Kiel to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €101.

Distance: 254 miles (410 km)

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Flight

€100

Average price

€38

Average price

Cheapest

€296

Average price

6h 54m

Average total duration

6h 24m

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30m

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8h 57m

Average total duration

8h 27m

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30m

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4h 27m

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1h 27m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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from Kiel to Amsterdam

How to get from Kiel to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Kiel to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15AM12h25
Kiel, ZOB
08:40PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$631One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:25AM11h10
Kiel, ZOB
03:35PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$621One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLMKL1758
06:45PM1h05
Hamburg Airport
07:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$5821One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 519 · 20366 · IC 1750
08:16AM7h27
Kiel Hbf
03:43PMAmsterdam Zuid
$1111One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 519 · 20366 · IC 17950
08:16AM7h32
Kiel Hbf
03:48PMAmsterdam Zuid
$1111One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 519 · 20366 · IC 1750
08:16AM7h39
Kiel Hbf
03:55PMAmsterdam Centraal
$1111One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15AM11h20
Kiel, ZOB
07:35PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$711One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:45PM10h25
Kiel, ZOB
03:10AMAmsterdam, Centraal Station
$621One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:45PM10h45
Kiel, ZOB
03:30AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$621One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1611 · AF1500
06:00AM5h50
Hamburg Airport
11:50AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3721One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1611 · AF1640
06:00AM7h00
Hamburg Airport
01:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3721One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1611 · AF1740
06:00AM8h00
Hamburg Airport
02:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3721One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kiel to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Kiel and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Amsterdam:

A bus is $26 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Amsterdam costing on average $42 (€33).

A bus is $111 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Amsterdam costing on average $127 (€101).

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 35m.

Bus takes on average 9h 15m.

The distance from Kiel to Amsterdam is approximately 254 miles (410 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings , KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kiel to Amsterdam:
  • 5 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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