What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Melsungen?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Melsungen is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Melsungen?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Melsungen is to drive and car train which takes 3h 19m and costs €110 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Melsungen?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Melsungen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Melsungen Bartenwetzerbrücke via Hamburg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Kiel to Melsungen?

The distance between Kiel and Melsungen is 440 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to Melsungen without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to Melsungen without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €35 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Kiel to Melsungen?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Kiel to Melsungen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Melsungen train from?

Kiel to Melsungen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Melsungen?

The best way to get from Kiel to Melsungen is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Kiel to Melsungen train arrive?

Kiel to Melsungen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Melsungen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Melsungen is 428 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Kiel to Melsungen.

Where can I stay near Melsungen?

There are 859+ hotels available in Melsungen.

Kiel to Melsungen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kiel to Melsungen by train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
5h 16m
€35–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Kasselbus N73
7h 13m
€42–88
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
5h 41m
€53–294
Drive 428.4 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Melsungencar 428.4 km
3h 42m
€61–88
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingencartrain
3. Drive from Göttingen to Melsungencar
3h 19m
€114–145

Kiel to Melsungen by train

264Weekly Trains

5h 16mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.1 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Melsungen, Germany?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Melsungen Bartenwetzerbrücke via Hamburg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Kassel 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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