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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration Fastest 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Heidelberg to Kiel:
A bus is $42 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Kiel costing on average $96 (€76).
A bus is $123 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Kiel costing on average $177 (€141).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
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How to get from Heidelberg to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 AM18h15Heidelberg3:10 AMKiel$651One-way0 transfers
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- 8:55 AM18h15Heidelberg3:10 AMKiel$651One-way0 transfers
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- 8:55 AM18h15Heidelberg3:10 AMKiel$651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Kiel:
A bus is $42 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Kiel costing on average $96 (€76).
A bus is $123 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Kiel costing on average $177 (€141).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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