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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 $31 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. 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 $31, while a flight costs an average of $845.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $845 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Aarhus to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Kiel:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Kiel costing on average $73.
A bus is $814 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Kiel costing on average $845.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11. The journey takes 3h 44m versus 3h 5m 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.
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How to get from Aarhus to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aarhus to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:50 PM 3h35 Aarhus 1:25 AM Kiel $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:50 PM 3h35 Aarhus 1:25 AM Kiel $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:50 PM 3h35 Aarhus 1:25 AM Kiel $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:50 PM 3h35 Aarhus 12:25 AM Kiel $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Kiel:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Kiel costing on average $73.
A bus is $814 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Kiel costing on average $845.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 16 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Sas Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Kiel by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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