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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $738.
Distance: 480 miles (773 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$209 Average price | $738 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Kiel:
A bus is $112 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Kiel costing on average $209 (€176).
A bus is $641 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Kiel costing on average $738 (€620).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
Tickets start at around $209 (€176) compared to roughly $248 (€209) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€33). The journey takes 8h 26m versus 8h 3m 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 Basel to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:40 PM22h20Basel7:00 PMKiel$851One-way0 transfers
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- 8:40 PM22h20Basel7:00 PMKiel$851One-way0 transfers
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- 8:40 PM22h20Basel7:00 PMKiel$851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Kiel:
A bus is $112 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Kiel costing on average $209 (€176).
A bus is $641 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Kiel costing on average $738 (€620).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Kiel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Kiel by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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