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Compare train for Esslingen am Neckar to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esslingen am Neckar to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, while a train costs an average of €117.
Distance: 387 miles (623 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€117 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration Fastest 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 34m Average total duration 15h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Esslingen am Neckar to Kiel
Compare the available ways to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Kiel:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Kiel costing on average €117.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 34m.
Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€38. The journey takes 15h 4m versus 8h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Kiel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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4:33 AM 7h07 Esslingen am Neckar 11:40 AM Kiel €114 1 One-way 1 transfer
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4:33 AM 7h07 Esslingen am Neckar 11:40 AM Kiel €114 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
7:05 AM 6h35 Esslingen am Neckar 1:40 PM Kiel €115 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9:05 AM 6h35 Esslingen am Neckar 3:40 PM Kiel €115 1 One-way 1 transfer11:05 AM 6h35 Esslingen am Neckar 5:40 PM Kiel €115 1 One-way 1 transfer1:05 PM 6h35 Esslingen am Neckar 7:40 PM Kiel €115 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Kiel:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Kiel costing on average €117.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 34m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Esslingen am Neckar and Kiel as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Esslingen (Neckar) station and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
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