How to travel from Dortmund to Kiel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 223 miles (360 km)

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$70

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$44

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4h 35m

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4h 5m

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6h 29m

Average total duration

5h 59m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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from Dortmund to Kiel

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

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

FlixBus
04:31PM7h49
Dortmund
12:20AMKiel
$371One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:31PM7h49
Dortmund
12:20AMKiel
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:31PM7h49
Dortmund
12:20AMKiel
$371One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
12:00PM8h00
Dortmund
08:00PMKiel
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:31AM9h44
Dortmund
04:15PMKiel
$521One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Kiel is a train with an average price of $25 (€21).

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

A train is $0.99 (€0.80) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Kiel costing on average $26 (€21).

A train is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Kiel costing on average $99 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 57m.

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

The distance from Dortmund to Kiel is approximately 223 miles (360 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Kiel is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Kiel with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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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