How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel is 438 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel?

The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel takes approximately 4 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel?

The fastest route from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel covers 438 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 25 min.

Which direction is Kiel from Gelsenkirchen?

Kiel lies roughly to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen.

Which roads does the route from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel follow?

The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel mainly follows A 43, A 1, A 7. The longest single stretch is 250 km on A 1.

Which towns do you pass between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel?

Towns on the route from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel include Castrop-Rauxel, Osnabrück, Bremen, Hamburg, Neumünster.

Gelsenkirchen Kiel

Distance: 438 kmDrive time: 4 h 25 min

Driving from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel takes about 4 h 25 min via A 1. The distance is 438 km. The straight-line distance is 374 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dortmund, Osnabrück, Bremen, Hamburg, Neumünster. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 438 km

1 Depart onto Vattmannstraße 48 m
2 Continue straight onto Von-Oven-Straße 161 m
3 At end of road, turn right onto Hansemannstraße 92 m
4 Turn left onto Hauptstraße 331 m
5 Continue straight onto Wanner Straße 138 m
6 Turn left onto Bismarckstraße 3 km
7 Continue straight onto Münsterstraße 5 km
8 Take ramp left 286 m
9 Merge slightly left 3 km
10 Take exit slightly right 184 m
11 Keep slightly left 2 km
12 Keep slightly right 467 m
13 Keep slightly left 615 m

14 Merge slightly left 14 km
15 Take exit slightly right 241 m
16 Keep slightly left 395 m
17 Keep slightly left 437 m
18 Merge slightly left 41 km
19 Take exit slightly right 317 m
20 Keep slightly left 185 m
21 Continue straight onto Überflieger Münster-Süd 965 m
22 Merge slightly left 250 km
23 Keep slightly right 11 km
24 Merge slightly left 12 km
25 Keep slightly right 75 km
26 Keep slightly right 21 km
27 Continue straight onto Schützenwall 2 km
28 Continue straight onto Exerzierplatz 95 m
29 Continue slightly right onto Exerzierplatz 34 m
30 Continue right onto Exerzierplatz 161 m
31 Continue left onto Rathausstraße 267 m
32 Arrive onto Rathausstraße

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The return trip from Kiel to Gelsenkirchen covers roughly the same distance, 438 km.

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Weserschiff Hessen
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Flotte Weser
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Fußgängerbrücke 'Schulweg-Steg'
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Dampferanleger Flotte Weser
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Weserfähre Grohnde
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Fähranleger
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Fähranleger Ahsen
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Fähranleger Schogrinden
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Leher Pünte
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Vegesack
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Weserfähre Motzen
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Weserfähre Blumenthal
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Anleger "Warsteiner Admiral"
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Fähre Ditzum - Petkum
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Fähre Petkum - Ditzum
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Fähranleger Brake
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Fähranleger Sandstedt
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Grachten- und Kanalrundfahrten
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MS Wiesmoor
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MS Stadt Aurich
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Pers. u. Fahrradfähre Wilhelmshaven-Eckwarderhörne
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Cruise Center Baakenhöft
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Hamburg Cruise Center HafenCity
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Altes Fährterminal Altona
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Anleger Hamburg Port Authority Große Pötte & Kleine Züge
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Hafenrundfahrt
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Jungfernstieg
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Atlantic
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Rabenstraße
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Fährdamm
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Mühlenkamp
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Krugkoppelbrücke
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Streekbrücke
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Winterhuder Fährhaus
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Anleger Töwerland Express
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Ausflugsfahrten
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"Meine-Fähre-1" -Autofähre-
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Raddampfer Concordia II
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Neuharlingersiel harbour
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Fähre Kronsnest
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Port of Langeoog
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Wischhafen
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Glückstadt
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Hapag-Hallen
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Schiffsanleger Helgoland
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Schiffsanleger Neuwerk
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FRS Helgoline
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How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel?: The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel is 438 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel?: The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel takes approximately 4 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel?: The fastest route from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel covers 438 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 25 min.
Which direction is Kiel from Gelsenkirchen?: Kiel lies roughly to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen.
Which roads does the route from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel follow?: The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel mainly follows A 43, A 1, A 7. The longest single stretch is 250 km on A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel?: Towns on the route from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel include Castrop-Rauxel, Osnabrück, Bremen, Hamburg, Neumünster.

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