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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bern to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, while a flight costs an average of $648.
Distance: 522 miles (841 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $648 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 49m Average total duration 17h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bern to Kiel
Compare the available ways to get from Bern to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Kiel:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Kiel costing on average $109.
A bus is $549 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Kiel costing on average $648.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 50m.
Bus takes on average 17h 49m.
Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $270 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $161. The journey takes 9h 20m versus 9h 6m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bern to Kiel
How to get from Bern to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:25 PM 22h30 Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld 8:55 PM Kiel, ZOB $83 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:25 PM 22h30 Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld 8:55 PM Kiel, ZOB $83 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:40 AM 18h15 Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld 9:55 PM Kiel, ZOB $85 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
4:40 PM 22h30 Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld 3:10 PM Kiel, ZOB $158 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Kiel:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Kiel costing on average $109.
A bus is $549 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Kiel costing on average $648.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 50m.
Bus takes on average 17h 49m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, easyJet to go to Kiel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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