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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe 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 6h 46m. 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 $42.
Distance: 374 miles (603 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 5m Average total duration 16h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Karlsruhe to Kiel:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Kiel costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Kiel
How to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Kiel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 112569:59 PM10h54Karlsruhe Hbf8:53 AMKiel Hbf$371One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 112569:59 PM10h54Karlsruhe Hbf8:53 AMKiel Hbf$371One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 72 · RJ 1742:37 PM7h03Karlsruhe Hbf9:40 PMKiel Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 102 · ICE 572 · 112926:59 PM7h56Karlsruhe Hbf2:55 AMKiel Hbf$491One-way2 transfers
- ICE 70 · 112426:37 PM7h08Karlsruhe Hbf1:45 AMKiel Hbf$711One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus10:26 AM11h29Karlsruhe Hbf9:55 PMKiel, ZOB$791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM15h50Karlsruhe Hbf8:25 AMKiel, ZOB$591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:05 AM11h50Karlsruhe Hbf9:55 PMKiel, ZOB$891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Kiel:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Kiel costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Kiel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kiel by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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