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Compare train and bus for Kaiserslautern to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kaiserslautern to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 28m. 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 $65, and a train costs an average of $131.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$136 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest |
7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Kaiserslautern to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Kaiserslautern to Kiel:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern to Kiel costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 35m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kaiserslautern and Kiel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex to go to Kiel by train.
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