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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 298 miles (480 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$132 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration Fastest 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Kiel:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Kiel costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $172 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Kiel costing on average $234 (€192).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 19h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Kiel
How to get from Aachen to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Kiel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
S19 · ICE 208 · 112603:35 AM7h20Aachen Hbf10:55 AMKiel Hbf$831One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
S19 · ICE 208 · 112603:35 AM7h20Aachen Hbf10:55 AMKiel Hbf$831One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW90387:10 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport8:05 PMHamburg Airport$2341One-way0 transfers
Other options
26401 · ICE 1028 · 112102:53 AM7h28Aachen Hbf10:21 AMKiel Hbf$831One-way2 transfers
26807 · ICE 206 · 112165:51 AM7h30Aachen Hbf1:21 PMKiel Hbf$1141One-way2 transfers
ICE 1545 · ICE 7747:07 AM7h33Aachen Hbf2:40 PMKiel Hbf$1271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM12h40Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße8:25 AMKiel, ZOB$1091One-way1 transfer
LH54037:10 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport8:05 PMHamburg Airport$4411One-way0 transfers
LH79 · LH66:10 AM2h55Dusseldorf Airport9:05 AMHamburg Airport$4821One-way1 transfer
LH79 · LH106:10 AM3h55Dusseldorf Airport10:05 AMHamburg Airport$4821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Kiel:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Kiel costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $172 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Kiel costing on average $234 (€192).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 19h 19m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Kiel by train.
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