How to travel from Göttingen to Kiel

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Compare train and bus for Göttingen to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a train costs an average of €81.

Distance: 192 miles (310 km)

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€81

Average price

€35

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Cheapest

€55

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3h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 29m

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30m

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6h 24m

Average total duration

5h 54m

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3h 49m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Göttingen to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €35.

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

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Kiel costing on average €81.

The fastest way to travel from Göttingen to Kiel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Göttingen and Kiel including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Göttingen to Kiel among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 20m sooner (3h 29m by train vs 3h 49m by car). Tickets start at around €81 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Göttingen to Kiel

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

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

  • FlixBus
    6:25 PM5h55
    Göttingen
    12:20 AMKiel
    401One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    6:25 PM5h55
    Göttingen
    12:20 AMKiel
    401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:25 PM5h55
    Göttingen
    12:20 AMKiel
    401One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Göttingen 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 Göttingen to Kiel.

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There are 2 options to travel between Göttingen and Kiel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Göttingen to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €35.

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

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Kiel costing on average €81.

The fastest way to travel from Göttingen to Kiel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 24m.

The distance from Göttingen to Kiel is approximately 192 miles (310 km).
The average frequency per day from Göttingen to Kiel is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Göttingen and Kiel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Göttingen to Kiel:
  • Buses mostly depart from Göttingen, ZOB and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
  • Trains mostly depart from Göttingen station and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Göttingen to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kiel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Göttingen to Kiel with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Göttingen 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.
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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