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Compare bus and train for Bielefeld to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€63 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Kiel:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Kiel costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Kiel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kiel by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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