How to travel from Brussels to Kiel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €65, while a flight costs an average of €191.

Distance: 341 miles (549 km)

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Driving

€111

Average price

€65

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Cheapest

€191

Average price

€109

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 57m

Average total duration

9h 27m

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30m

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10h 1m

Average total duration

9h 31m

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30m

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3h 14m

Average total duration

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1h 14m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Brussels Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Kiel:

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Kiel costing on average €111.

A bus is €125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Kiel costing on average €191.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 57m.

Bus takes on average 10h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Kiel among Omio's users.

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from Brussels to Kiel

How to get from Brussels to Kiel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM16h10
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    8:25 AMKiel, ZOB
    541One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM16h10
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    8:25 AMKiel, ZOB
    541One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2623
    9:35 AM1h15
    Brussels Airport
    10:50 AMHamburg Airport
    1341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 315 · ICE 108 · 11280
    12:25 PM8h27
    Brussels-Midi
    8:52 PMKiel Hbf
    761One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 204 · S3 · 11268
    6:23 AM8h29
    Brussels-Midi
    2:52 PMKiel Hbf
    1451One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 202 · S3 · 11272
    8:25 AM8h27
    Brussels-Midi
    4:52 PMKiel Hbf
    1611One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:45 AM11h15
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    12:00 PMKiel, ZOB
    701One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5629+LufthansaLH2056
    6:45 AM4h45
    Brussels Airport
    11:30 AMHamburg Airport
    1661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5573+LufthansaLH26
    2:25 PM3h40
    Brussels Airport
    6:05 PMHamburg Airport
    1791One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5627+LufthansaLH2062
    12:45 PM3h45
    Brussels Airport
    4:30 PMHamburg Airport
    2071One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Kiel

Travel to Kiel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Kiel:

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Kiel costing on average €111.

A bus is €125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Kiel costing on average €191.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 57m.

Bus takes on average 10h 1m.

The distance from Brussels to Kiel is approximately 341 miles (549 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Kiel is:
  • 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 Brussels and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines to go to Kiel by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kiel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Kiel often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Gothenburg, Lübeck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kiel and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kiel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Kiel's maritime history, museums, and nearby attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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