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Compare train and bus for Kiel to Bremen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Bremen:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Bremen costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Kiel to Bremen
How to get from Kiel to Bremen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Bremen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11297 · ICE 1032:05 AM3h32Kiel Hbf5:37 AMBremen Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
11297 · ICE 1032:05 AM3h32Kiel Hbf5:37 AMBremen Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
11253+
819094:05 AM3h01Kiel Hbf7:06 AMBremen Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
Other options
11401 · ICE 515+
822132:43 AM3h58Kiel Hbf6:41 AMBremen Hbf$221One-way2 transfers
11299+
819115:05 AM3h03Kiel Hbf8:08 AMBremen Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
11295+
819031:05 AM3h22Kiel Hbf4:27 AMBremen Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:25 PM3h20Kiel, ZOB1:45 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Bremen:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Bremen costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Bremen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bremen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bremen by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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