How to travel from Karlsruhe to Kiel

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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 $42. 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 $42, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 374 miles (603 km)

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$97

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$62

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7h 16m

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6h 46m

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19h 13m

Average total duration

18h 43m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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from Karlsruhe to Kiel

How to get from Karlsruhe to Kiel by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:35AM19h35
Karlsruhe
03:10AMKiel
$641One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
07:35AM19h35
Karlsruhe
03:10AMKiel
$641One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:50PM15h40
Karlsruhe
07:30AMKiel
$751One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
08:45PM17h00
Karlsruhe
01:45PMKiel
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:55AM19h05
Karlsruhe
08:00PMKiel
$801One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Kiel

Travel to Kiel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlsruhe to Kiel.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Kiel including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Kiel is a train with an average price of $39 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Kiel:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Kiel costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Kiel is by train with an average journey time of 6h 15m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 40m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Kiel is approximately 374 miles (603 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Kiel is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Kiel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Karlsruhe to Kiel:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Kiel often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Gothenburg, Lübeck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kiel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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