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Compare bus and train for Bremen to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bremen to Kiel
Compare the available ways to get from Bremen to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Kiel:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Kiel costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20. The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 23m 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 Bremen to Kiel
How to get from Bremen to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bremen to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:10 AM 3h15 Bremen 6:25 AM Kiel $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:10 AM 3h15 Bremen 6:25 AM Kiel $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:10 AM 3h15 Bremen 6:25 AM Kiel $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:20 AM 6h40 Bremen 1:00 PM Kiel $23 1 One-way 0 transfers2:20 PM 5h40 Bremen 8:00 PM Kiel $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Kiel:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Kiel costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bremen and Kiel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bremen Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bremen Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, erixx to go to Kiel by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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