How to travel from Amsterdam to Kiel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $197.

Distance: 254 miles (410 km)

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Flight

$117

Average price

$63

Average price

Cheapest

$338

Average price

6h 54m

Average total duration

6h 24m

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30m

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8h 34m

Average total duration

8h 4m

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30m

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4h 42m

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Fastest

1h 42m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

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from Amsterdam to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
09:05AM10h55
Amsterdam
08:00PMKiel
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
09:05AM10h55
Amsterdam
08:00PMKiel
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:15PM9h15
Amsterdam
07:30AMKiel
$481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
12:30PM14h40
Amsterdam
03:10AMKiel
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:30PM18h30
Amsterdam
01:00PMKiel
$671One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:20PM12h10
Amsterdam
07:30AMKiel
$961One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Kiel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Kiel is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Kiel costing on average $41 (€33).

A bus is $161 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Kiel costing on average $197 (€158).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 32m.

Bus takes on average 9h 15m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Kiel is approximately 254 miles (410 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Kiel is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam 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 KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Eurowings , Air France, Lufthansa to go to Kiel by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Kiel by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Kiel:
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam 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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