How far is it from Kiel to Olten?

The distance between Kiel and Olten is 281 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Kiel to Olten?

The fastest route from Kiel to Olten covers 281 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 25 min.

Which direction is Olten from Kiel?

Olten lies roughly to the south-west of Kiel.

Which roads does the route from Kiel to Olten follow?

The drive from Kiel to Olten mainly follows A 7, A 1, A 43. The longest single stretch is 156 mi on A 1.

Which towns do you pass between Kiel and Olten?

Towns on the route from Kiel to Olten include Neumünster, Hamburg, Bremen, Osnabrück, Essen.

Kiel Olten

Distance: 281 miDuration: 4 h 25 min

Driving from Kiel to Olten takes about 4 h 25 min via A 1. The distance is 281 mi. The straight-line distance is 239 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Neumünster, Hamburg, Bremen, Osnabrück, Bottrop. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 281 mi

1 Depart onto Rathausstraße 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Exerzierplatz 129 yd
3 Continue right onto Exerzierplatz 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Schützenwall 1 mi
5 Continue straight 55 yd
6 Continue straight 2 mi
7 Keep slightly left 13 mi
8 Merge slightly left 43 mi
9 Keep slightly left 10 mi
10 Keep slightly right 6 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left 156 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Keep slightly right 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left 26 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left 13 mi
19 Continue straight 2 mi
20 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
21 Merge slightly left 8 mi
22 Continue straight 2 mi
23 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Königstraße 1 mi
25 At roundabout, take exit right onto Kurfürstenstraße 2 mi
26 At roundabout, take exit right onto Siegesstraße 1 mi
27 At end of road, turn right onto Bahnstraße 1 mi
28 Arrive onto Bahnstraße

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The return trip from Olten to Kiel covers roughly the same distance, 281 mi.

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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 Ahsen
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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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Juist
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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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TT-Line Terminal Rostock
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FRS Helgoline
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How far is it from Kiel to Olten?: The distance between Kiel and Olten is 281 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Olten?: The drive from Kiel to Olten takes approximately 4 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Kiel to Olten?: The fastest route from Kiel to Olten covers 281 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 25 min.
Which direction is Olten from Kiel?: Olten lies roughly to the south-west of Kiel.
Which roads does the route from Kiel to Olten follow?: The drive from Kiel to Olten mainly follows A 7, A 1, A 43. The longest single stretch is 156 mi on A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Kiel and Olten?: Towns on the route from Kiel to Olten include Neumünster, Hamburg, Bremen, Osnabrück, Essen.

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