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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bamberg to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $158. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 20m. 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 $158, and a train costs an average of $158.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$165 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m 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 Bamberg to Kiel:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Kiel costing on average $165 (€135).
A bus is $450 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Kiel costing on average $516 (€422).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Bamberg to Kiel
How to get from Bamberg to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM13h30Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)4:10 AMKiel, ZOB$551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM13h30Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)4:10 AMKiel, ZOB$551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH149 · LH106:20 AM3h45Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport10:05 AMHamburg Airport$5201One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 904 · ICE 606 · 112601:59 AM8h56Bamberg10:55 AMKiel Hbf$601One-way2 transfers
4782 · ICE 686 · 112166:25 AM6h56Bamberg1:21 PMKiel Hbf$841One-way2 transfers
ICE 804 · 112667:40 AM6h12Bamberg1:52 PMKiel Hbf$971One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 AM14h35Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)8:55 PMKiel, ZOB$551One-way1 transfer
DE6012 · DE65216:15 PM16h25Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport10:40 AMHamburg Airport$3261One-way1 transfer
DE6012 · DE16976:15 PM16h25Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport10:40 AMHamburg Airport$3261One-way1 transfer
DE6012 · DE65436:15 PM27h45Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport10:00 PMHamburg Airport$3261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Kiel:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Kiel costing on average $165 (€135).
A bus is $450 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Kiel costing on average $516 (€422).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kiel by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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