How to travel from Aachen to Kiel

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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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$132

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$102

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7h 9m

Average total duration

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6h 39m

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5h 23m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Kiel is a bus with an average price of $62 (€51).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 39m.

Bus takes on average 19h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Aachen to Kiel among Omio's users.

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from Aachen to Kiel

How to get from Aachen to Kiel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Aachen to Kiel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 208 · 11260
    3:35 AM7h20
    Aachen Hbf
    10:55 AMKiel Hbf
    $831One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 208 · 11260
    3:35 AM7h20
    Aachen Hbf
    10:55 AMKiel Hbf
    $831One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9038
    7:10 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $2341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26401 · ICE 1028 · 11210
    2:53 AM7h28
    Aachen Hbf
    10:21 AMKiel Hbf
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26807 · ICE 206 · 11216
    5:51 AM7h30
    Aachen Hbf
    1:21 PMKiel Hbf
    $1141One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1545 · ICE 774
    7:07 AM7h33
    Aachen Hbf
    2:40 PMKiel Hbf
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 PM12h40
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    8:25 AMKiel, ZOB
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLH5403
    7:10 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $4411One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH6
    6:10 AM2h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $4821One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH10
    6:10 AM3h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $4821One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Kiel

Travel to Kiel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Kiel is a bus with an average price of $62 (€51).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 39m.

Bus takes on average 19h 19m.

The distance from Aachen to Kiel is approximately 298 miles (480 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Kiel is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Kiel:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Kiel by train.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Kiel often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Gothenburg, Lübeck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kiel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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