What is the best way to travel from Erfurt to Kiel?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Kiel from Erfurt. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Kiel from Erfurt?
You can reach Kiel with just £24 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus23h 15m004:55ErfurtCentral Bus Station04:10KielCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/12/2025 04:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus18h 20m009:50ErfurtCentral Bus Station04:10KielCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 09:50:00 to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 26m018:09ErfurtCentral Station23:35KielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 18:09:00 to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 46m004:23ErfurtCentral Station10:09KielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 04:23:00 to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 25m016:09ErfurtCentral Station21:34KielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 16:09:00 to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 14m006:09ErfurtCentral Station11:23KielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 06:09:00 to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 27m018:33ErfurtCentral Station02:00KielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 18:33:00 to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 27m
Cheapest Trains Monday
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FlixBus23h 15m004:55ErfurtCentral Bus Station04:10KielCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 10/12/2025 04:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Erfurt to Kiel?
You can get to Kiel from Erfurt in just 5h 14m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus23h 15m004:55ErfurtCentral Bus Station04:10KielCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/12/2025 04:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus18h 20m009:50ErfurtCentral Bus Station04:10KielCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 09:50:00 to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 14m006:09ErfurtCentral Station11:23KielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 06:09:00 to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 25m016:09ErfurtCentral Station21:34KielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 16:09:00 to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 26m018:09ErfurtCentral Station23:35KielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 18:09:00 to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 46m004:23ErfurtCentral Station10:09KielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 04:23:00 to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 27m018:33ErfurtCentral Station02:00KielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 18:33:00 to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 27m
Fastest Trains Monday
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FlixBus23h 15m004:55ErfurtCentral Bus Station04:10KielCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 10/12/2025 04:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Erfurt to Kiel
What are the most popular stations in Erfurt and Kiel?
In Erfurt, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Urbicher Kreuz Bus Stop, while in Kiel you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Norwegenkai Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Kiel from Erfurt? With 2 connections between 2 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Erfurt and Kiel, you can pay as low as £24 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Kiel in just 5h 14m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Erfurt and Kiel are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Erfurt and Kiel is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erfurt-Weimar Airport or to Kronshagen, and look at flights from Erfurt-Weimar Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Erfurt to Kiel?
The most popular companies between Erfurt and Kiel, are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Erfurt to Kiel
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Erfurt to Kiel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Erfurt to Kiel
How can I reach Kiel from Erfurt?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Kiel from Erfurt.
How far is Kiel from Erfurt?
The distance between Erfurt and Kiel is 376.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Erfurt and Kiel?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 13 kgs, a car 64 kgs, and a flight 93 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Erfurt to Kiel?
You can get to Kiel with just £24 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Erfurt to Kiel?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Kiel in just 5h 14m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Erfurt and to Kiel
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Erfurt and to Kiel. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Erfurt
- Amsterdam to Erfurt
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erfurt
- Berlin to Erfurt
- Dresden to Erfurt
- Dusseldorf to Erfurt
- Eisenach to Erfurt
- Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt
- Graz to Erfurt
- Kassel to Erfurt
- Krakow to Erfurt
- Linz to Erfurt
- Paderborn to Erfurt
- Vienna to Erfurt
- Wroclaw to Erfurt
- Zurich to Erfurt

