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Compare train and bus for Görlitz to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Görlitz to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $573.
Distance: 298 miles (480 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$180 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $573 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Görlitz to Kiel
Compare the available ways to get from Görlitz to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Görlitz to Kiel:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Görlitz to Kiel costing on average $180.
A bus is $496 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Görlitz to Kiel costing on average $573.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
Tickets start at around $180 compared to roughly $101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$78. The journey takes 7h 2m versus 6h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Görlitz to Kiel
How to get from Görlitz to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Görlitz to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:30 PM 11h40 Görlitz 2:10 AM Kiel $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

2:30 PM 11h40 Görlitz 2:10 AM Kiel $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:30 PM 11h40 Görlitz 2:10 AM Kiel $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:50 AM 17h20 Görlitz 2:10 AM Kiel $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Görlitz to Kiel:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Görlitz to Kiel costing on average $180.
A bus is $496 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Görlitz to Kiel costing on average $573.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Görlitz and Kiel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Görlitz station and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Görlitz, Busbahnhof and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings to go to Kiel by flight.
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