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Transport to and from Kiel

Getting to and from Kiel port is very easy , with a nearby railway and bus station providing train and bus routes to numerous localities across the country. Like the rest of Germany the roads in Kiel are of outstanding quality making travelling by car an ideal way of getting around. In addition, taxi services are available at the ferry port.

Bus and shuttles from Kiel

The bus station in Kiel is situated within walking distance of the ferry terminal. The facility can be found opposite the railway station near the vast Sophien Hof. From here buses follow routes to the city of Hamburg and regional towns and cities further afield. Travelling by bus is the cheapest way of getting around Germany. Services are frequent, efficient and reliable.

Car hire and road travel from Kiel

The A7, A210 and A215 motorways (autobahns) provide fast and easy access to Kiel from the city of Hamburg and the A7 autobahn also arrives from the north and Denmark. The port is positioned less than one 1.5kms from the A215 autobahn's end. Roads in Germany are well maintained and in excellent condition and highly efficient; therefore, renting a car is the best option for exploring Kiel and other German regions.

Several well known car hire firms are represented in Kiel so you could rent a car once you arrive in the city. However, the best way of securing car hire is by booking in advance online. There is one convenient online reservation service providing the most attractive hire rates from a number of reputed rental companies including Thrifty, Avis, Budget, Alamo, Hertz and Europcar.

Rail from Kiel port

Likewise the bus station Hauptbahnhof Kiel is only a 300-metres walk away from the major ferry terminal building and is directly linked to Germany's railway network. Regular trains provide services between Kiel and Hamburg, from where almost any German city and town can be reached by train. Germany has an extensive railway network and train services are frequent and reliable.

Parking at Kiel port

At all of the three terminals you will find a car park facility which provides short-duration and long-duration parking spaces. There are designated spaces for physically disabled drivers. The car parking facilities are secured and frequently patrolled.

Taxis from Kiel port

Taxis services provide comfortable and fast transfers from the terminals to local destinations. Usually they are available at the ferry terminals where they wait for arriving ferry passengers. Rates might be expensive and for longer distances it is advisable to use the outstanding public transport. Trains and buses operate frequently and are efficient and reliable.