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Compare train and coach for Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 377 km
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£73 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 43m Average total duration 14h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:52
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:09 Erfurt Hbf | 5h25 | 11:34 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf
Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
Distance 377 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 06:09 |
Last train 08:33 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Erfurt Hbf and Kiel Hbf from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 8m
Cheapest Price
£34
Deutsche Bahn frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf train
FAQs: Travel by train from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf 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 Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf.

The train distance from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf is 377 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Erfurt Hbf and Kiel Hbf. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
The train journey from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf covers a distance of 377 km and takes approximately 5h 25m. Trains run 16 per day.
To get from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf leaves at 6:09.
The last train from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf departs at 8:33.
Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf run approximately 16 times per day.
There is no night train service from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf.
Booking trains from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £43, while the average price tends to be around £73.
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £27.
Yes, you can take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Kiel Hbf.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Erfurt Hbf and Kiel Hbf
Erfurt
Kiel
The major train station for departures in Erfurt is Erfurt Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Erfurt Hbf for your trip from Erfurt to Kiel.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
Dining
- Istanbul Grill
- McDonald's
- Masala
- Planet Comics
Hotel
- Hotel Krämerbrücke
- Intercity Hotel
- Pension am Dom
- Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior
The major train station for arrivals in Kiel is Kiel Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kiel Hbf for your journey to Kiel from Erfurt.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Tuesday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Wednesday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Thursday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Friday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Saturday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Sunday: 06:45 - 20:00
Dining
- MUM&DAD
- Lunatique
- McDonald's
- Campus Suite
Hotel
- Hotel Wiking
- Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel
- Astor
- InterCityHotel Kiel
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