- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
11 h 31 m
Average duration
12 h 1 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
736 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel to Stockholm will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
It's difficult to get from Kiel to Stockholm without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 5756 · ICL 50042 · R 1104+
X2 548
11267 · 11162 · ECE 396 · R 1102
ECE 396 · R 1102+
X2 548+
11914
11012 · R 5052 · IC 846 · R 1112
11267 · 11162 · ECE 396 · R 1102
ECE 396 · R 1102+
X2 548+
11914
IC 5756 · ICL 50042 · R 1104+
X2 548
11012 · R 5052 · IC 846 · R 1112Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 457 miles (736 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $161 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 28m Average total duration 11h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 42m Average total duration 14h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Stockholm:
A bus is $65 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Stockholm costing on average $146 (€146).
A bus is $81 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Stockholm costing on average $161 (€161).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 58m.
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
Tickets start at around $146 (€146) compared to roughly $240 (€240) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94 (€94). The journey takes 11h 58m versus 11h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Kiel to Stockholm trains for today, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 5756 · ICL 50042 · R 1104+ X2 548 | Delayed 10:03 AM 10:08 AMKiel Hbf | 12h28 | 10:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
11012 · R 5052 · IC 846 · R 1112 | 11:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 12h33 | 11:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 6 transfers | |
ECE 396 · R 1102+ X2 548+ 11914 | Delayed 10:27 AM 11:03 AMKiel Hbf | 11h33 | 10:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
11267 · 11162 · ECE 396 · R 1102 | 11:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 11h31 | 10:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Kiel to Stockholm run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $146 (€146) but you can travel from only $50 (€50) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 17:26. The fastest train covers the 457 miles (736 km) distance in 12h 26m.
Distance 457 miles (736 km) |
Average train duration 11h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $146 (€146) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 12h 26m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 5:26 PM |
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Most Kiel to Stockholm trains use the Kiel Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Kiel and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kiel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.
Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK is 2 km from Kiel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Illy Espressobar, McDonald's, Gosch, Citti-Restaurant
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. ATMs are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Information desks are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
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