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Compare train and bus 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 €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 50m. 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 €35, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 374 miles (603 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€74 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Kiel:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Kiel costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Kiel as scheduled services by train and bus 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 FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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