How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. 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 €67, while a flight costs an average of €530.

Distance: 448 miles (721 km)

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€124

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€530

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€67

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€127

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8h 13m

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7h 43m

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2h 35m

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13h 57m

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8h 45m

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2.2 - 4.3kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Compare ways to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel

Compare the available ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €67.

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel:

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel costing on average €124.

A bus is €464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel costing on average €530.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 13m.

Bus takes on average 13h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 2m faster (7h 43m by train vs 8h 45m by car) and roughly €4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€124 vs €127). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel by train, bus or flight.

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

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €67.

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel:

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel costing on average €124.

A bus is €464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel costing on average €530.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 13m.

Bus takes on average 13h 57m.

The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel is approximately 448 miles (721 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel is:
  • Around 89 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, GetJet Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air, Brussels Airlines to go to Kiel by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Swiss, Eurowings, easyJet, GetJet Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Gothenburg, Oslo, Berlin. 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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