How to travel from Aarhus to Kiel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aarhus to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarhus to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €43.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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€43

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4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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from Aarhus to Kiel

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 PM3h35
    Aarhus, Rutebilstationen
    2:25 AMKiel, ZOB
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 PM3h35
    Aarhus, Rutebilstationen
    2:25 AMKiel, ZOB
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK1240 · SK1641
    6:35 AM2h40
    Aarhus Airport
    9:15 AMHamburg Airport
    3441One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICL 26 · IC 5757+Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft11817 · 11867
    9:20 AM4h31
    Aarhus Hovedbanegård
    1:51 PMKiel Hbf
    351One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 424 · ECE 393+Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft11915
    8:50 AM4h07
    Aarhus Hovedbanegård
    12:57 PMKiel Hbf
    471One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 432 · RJ 385+Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft11919
    10:50 AM4h07
    Aarhus Hovedbanegård
    2:57 PMKiel Hbf
    531One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM3h45
    Aarhus, Rutebilstationen
    3:15 PMKiel, ZOB
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1260 · SK1641
    6:35 PM14h40
    Aarhus Airport
    9:15 AMHamburg Airport
    2211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1260 · SK1647
    6:35 PM17h20
    Aarhus Airport
    11:55 AMHamburg Airport
    2211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1260 · SK647
    6:35 PM4h15
    Aarhus Airport
    10:50 PMHamburg Airport
    2541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aarhus 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 Aarhus to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aarhus and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aarhus to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Kiel:

A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Kiel costing on average €43.

A bus is €327 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Kiel costing on average €351.

The fastest way to travel from Aarhus to Kiel is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 17m.

Flight takes on average 17h 39m.

The distance from Aarhus to Kiel is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Aarhus to Kiel is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aarhus 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 Aarhus to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Aarhus Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Aarhus Hovedbanegård and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aarhus, Rutebilstationen and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aarhus to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Kiel by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Aarhus to Kiel:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Aarhus 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kiel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Kiel's maritime history, museums, and nearby attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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