The cheapest and fastest trains from Malmö to Kiel
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
5 h 52 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Trains per day
110
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malmö to Kiel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö to Kiel will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Malmö to Kiel without transferring at least 2 times.
1189 Öresundstågen+
EC 391+
NBE 11911
1181 Öresundstågen+
EC 391+
NBE 11911
1005 Öresundstågen+
EC 391+
NBE 11911
1173 Öresundstågen+
EC 391+
NBE 11911
1241 Pågatåg+
1165 Öresundstågen+
EC 391+
NBE 11911
1009 Öresundstågen+
EC 391+
NBE 11911
1041 Öresundstågen+
EC 395+
NBE 11919
1089 Öresundstågen+
EC 399+
NBE 11931
1073 Öresundstågen+
EC 397+
NBE 11927
1025 Öresundstågen+
EC 393+
NBE 11915Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Malmö to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a ferry costs an average of €35.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry |
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Malmö to Kiel train times
The table below shows live departures for Malmö to Kiel trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1001 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 3:02 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h55 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1001 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 3:02 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h55 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1001 Öresundstågen+ EC 391+ NBE 11911 | 3:02 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h55 | 9:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1005 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 3:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h22 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1005 Öresundstågen+ EC 391+ NBE 11911 | 3:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h22 | 9:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1005 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 3:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h22 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1007 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 3:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h07 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1007 Öresundstågen+ EC 391+ NBE 11911 | 3:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h07 | 9:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1007 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 3:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h07 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1009 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 4:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h52 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1009 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 4:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h52 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1009 Öresundstågen+ EC 391+ NBE 11911 | 4:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h52 | 9:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1013 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 4:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h22 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1013 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 4:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h22 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1013 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 4:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 13h22 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1015 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 4:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h07 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1015 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 4:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 13h07 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1015 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 4:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h07 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1017 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 5:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h52 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1017 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 5:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h52 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1017 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 5:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 12h52 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1019 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 5:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h37 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1019 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 5:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h37 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1019 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 5:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 12h37 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1021 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 5:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h22 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1021 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 5:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 12h22 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1021 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 5:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h22 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1023 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 5:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h07 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1323 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 5:59 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h58 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1323 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 5:59 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h58 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1025 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 6:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h52 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1025 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 6:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h52 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1025 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 6:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 11h52 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1027 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 6:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h37 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1325 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 6:29 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h28 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1325 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 6:29 AM Malmö Centralstation | 11h28 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1029 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 6:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 11h22 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1029 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 6:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h22 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1029 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 6:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 13h22 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1031 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 6:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h07 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1329 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 6:59 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h58 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1329 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 6:59 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h58 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1033 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 7:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h52 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1033 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 7:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 12h52 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1033 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 7:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h52 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1035 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 7:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h37 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1331 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 7:29 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h28 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1331 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 7:29 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h28 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1037 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 7:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h22 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1037 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 7:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 12h22 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1037 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 7:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h22 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1039 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 7:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h07 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1039 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 7:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h07 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1039 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 7:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 12h07 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1041 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 8:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 11h52 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1041 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 8:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h52 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1041 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 8:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h52 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1043 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 8:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 11h37 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1043 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 8:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h37 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1045 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 8:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 11h22 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1045 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 8:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h22 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1047 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 8:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 11h07 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1047 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 8:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h07 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 9:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h52 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 9:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h52 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1051 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 9:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h37 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1051 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 9:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h37 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1053 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 9:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h22 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1053 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 9:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h22 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1055 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 9:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h07 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1055 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 9:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h07 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1057 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 10:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h52 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1057 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 10:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h52 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1059 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 10:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h37 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1059 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 10:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h37 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1061 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 10:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h22 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1061 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 10:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h22 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1063 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 10:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h07 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1063 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 10:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h07 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 11:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h52 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 11:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h52 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1067 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 11:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h37 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1067 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 11:20 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h37 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1069 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 11:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h22 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1069 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 11:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h22 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1071 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 11:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h07 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1071 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 11:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h07 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1073 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 12:05 PM Malmö Centralstation | 7h52 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1073 Öresundstågen+ EC 397+ NBE 11927 | 12:05 PM Malmö Centralstation | 5h52 | 5:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1075 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 12:20 PM Malmö Centralstation | 7h37 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1077 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 12:35 PM Malmö Centralstation | 7h22 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1079 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 12:50 PM Malmö Centralstation | 7h07 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 1:05 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h52 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1083 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 1:20 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h37 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
311 Snälltåget+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 1:29 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h28 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1085 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 1:35 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h22 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1087 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 1:50 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h07 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1089 Öresundstågen+ EC 399+ NBE 11931 | 2:05 PM Malmö Centralstation | 5h52 | 7:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1165 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 11:35 PM Malmö Centralstation | 12h22 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1165 Öresundstågen+ EC 391+ NBE 11911 | 11:35 PM Malmö Centralstation | 10h22 | 9:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1241 Pågatåg+ 1165 Öresundstågen+ EC 391+ NBE 11911 | 11:38 PM Malmö Centralstation | 10h19 | 9:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
1173 Öresundstågen+ EC 391+ NBE 11911 | 12:34 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h23 | 9:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1173 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 12:34 AM Malmö Centralstation | 11h23 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1173 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 12:34 AM Malmö Centralstation | 13h23 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1181 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 1:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 10h22 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1181 Öresundstågen+ EC 391+ NBE 11911 | 1:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 8h22 | 9:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1181 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 1:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 12h22 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1189 Öresundstågen+ EC 395+ NBE 11919 | 2:32 AM Malmö Centralstation | 11h25 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1189 Öresundstågen+ EC 391+ NBE 11911 | 2:32 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h25 | 9:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
1189 Öresundstågen+ EC 393+ NBE 11915 | 2:32 AM Malmö Centralstation | 9h25 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Malmö to Kiel
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 00:35 |
Last train 22:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag from Malmö to Kiel trainsDeutsche Bahn, Oresundstag trains will get you between Malmö and Kiel from $28 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
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FAQs: Trains from Malmö to Kiel
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