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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $65, and a bus costs an average of $76.
Distance: 965 miles (1554 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$138 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $483 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 57m Average total duration 28h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Barcelona:
A flight is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Barcelona costing on average $149 (€122).
A flight is $402 (€329) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Barcelona costing on average $540 (€442).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 27m.
Train takes on average 32h 47m.
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How to get from Kiel to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 AM36h05Kiel2:30 PMBarcelona$2081One-way0 transfers
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2:25 AM36h05Kiel2:30 PMBarcelona$2081One-way0 transfers
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2:25 AM36h05Kiel2:30 PMBarcelona$2081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Barcelona:
A flight is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Barcelona costing on average $149 (€122).
A flight is $402 (€329) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Barcelona costing on average $540 (€442).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 27m.
Train takes on average 32h 47m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
- Travel with Vueling, Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Barcelona by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Eurowings.
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