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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Halmstad to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halmstad to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$139 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Halmstad to Kiel:
A ferry is $28 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halmstad to Kiel costing on average $79 (€64).
A ferry is $88 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halmstad to Kiel costing on average $139 (€112).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Halmstad to Kiel
How to get from Halmstad to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Halmstad to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:50 AM10h30Halmstad8:20 PMKiel$821One-way0 transfers
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9:50 AM10h30Halmstad8:20 PMKiel$821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:50 AM10h30Halmstad8:20 PMKiel$821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Halmstad to Kiel:
A ferry is $28 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halmstad to Kiel costing on average $79 (€64).
A ferry is $88 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halmstad to Kiel costing on average $139 (€112).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 20m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halmstad and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Halmstad Centralstation and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Halmstad, Resecentrum and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Ferries mostly depart from Malmö Port and arrive in Port of Travemünde.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
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