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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 an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 2m. 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 €58, while a ferry costs an average of €120.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€85 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €120 Average price | €99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halmstad to Kiel costing on average €85.
A bus is €62 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Halmstad to Kiel costing on average €120.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
Ferry takes on average 11h 50m.
Tickets start at around €85 compared to roughly €99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 6h 32m versus 5h 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 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.
- 4:45 PM10h35Halmstad3:20 AMKiel€591One-way0 transfers
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- 4:45 PM10h35Halmstad3:20 AMKiel€591One-way0 transfers
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- 4:45 PM10h35Halmstad3:20 AMKiel€591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Halmstad to Kiel:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halmstad to Kiel costing on average €85.
A bus is €62 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Halmstad to Kiel costing on average €120.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
Ferry takes on average 11h 50m.
- Around 4 ferries per day.
- Around 2 buses 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 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FINNLINES, Stena Line to go to Kiel by ferry.
- 4 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, Stena Line.
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