How to travel from Budapest to Kiel

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Budapest to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a flight costs an average of €78.

Distance: 609 miles (981 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

€85

Average price

€78

Average price

Cheapest

€151

Average price

15h 51m

Average total duration

15h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

17h 47m

Average total duration

17h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 34m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.0 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

2.9 - 5.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Eurowings

Most popular airline

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

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from Budapest to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:10AM19h00
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
04:10AMKiel, ZOB
$1091One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:10AM19h00
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
04:10AMKiel, ZOB
$1091One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:10AM19h00
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
04:10AMKiel, ZOB
$1091One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:45AM19h25
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
04:10AMKiel, ZOB
$1091One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:45PM21h15
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
09:00PMKiel, ZOB
$1101One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55AM27h05
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
02:00PMKiel, ZOB
$1101One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest 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 Budapest to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Kiel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Kiel is a train with an average price of $57 (€45).

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

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Kiel costing on average $59 (€46).

A train is $42 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Kiel costing on average $98 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 1m.

Bus takes on average 20h 0m.

The distance from Budapest to Kiel is approximately 609 miles (981 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Kiel is:
  • Around 57 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Kiel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings , Lufthansa, KLM, Austrian Airlines to go to Kiel by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Kiel by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Budapest to Kiel:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings .
Omio customers who travel from Budapest 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.

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