How to travel from Dresden to Kiel

There are 3 ways to get from Dresden to Kiel: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Kiel from Dresden is by taking a train, which costs on average $27 (€24).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Kiel:

A train is generally $30 (€27) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $57 (€51) from Dresden to Kiel.

A train is $249 (€221) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Kiel costing on average $276 (€245).

The fastest way from Dresden to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 40 min.

There are alternative travel options to Kiel that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 8 h 47 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 5 h 35 min   on average.

You should expect to travel around 271 miles (437 km) between Dresden and Kiel.

The average frequency per day from Dresden to Kiel is:

• 3 buses a day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Kiel:

• Buses from Dresden to Kiel most often leave from Dresden, Flughafen Station and arrive in Kiel.
• Trains mostly leave from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and tend to arrive in Kiel Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Kiel by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Dresden to Kiel for $57 (€51) on Omio.
• Eurowings can get you to Kiel by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Eurowings from Dresden to Kiel for $276 (€245) on Omio.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn with connection for trains to Kiel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn with connection Dresden to Kiel tickets on Omio for $27 (€24).

Before traveling from Dresden to Kiel, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $57 (€51) one way.
• A plane ticket costs $276 (€245) one way on average for this journey.
• A train ticket for this journey is costing $27 (€24) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Dresden to Kiel tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.