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Compare train and bus for Kiel to Odense
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Odense among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Kiel to Odense:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Odense costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Odense take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.14. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Kiel to Odense
How to get from Kiel to Odense by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Odense is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM6h30Kiel, ZOB10:45 AMOdense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd)$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM6h30Kiel, ZOB10:45 AMOdense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd)$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
11275 · 11170 · ECE 3943:05 PM3h19Kiel Hbf6:24 PMOdense station$671One-way2 transfers
Other options
ECE 394+
119223:03 PM3h21Kiel Hbf6:24 PMOdense station$571One-way1 transfer
ECE 394 · R 2865+
119223:03 PM3h31Kiel Hbf6:34 PMOdense sygehus st$571One-way2 transfers
11275 · 11170 · ECE 394 · R 28653:05 PM3h29Kiel Hbf6:34 PMOdense sygehus st$671One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Odense:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Odense costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Odense take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Odense as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Odense station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Puttgarden and arrive in Rødby.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Odense by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Odense by bus.
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