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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel to Gdańsk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Gdańsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $75, while a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$96 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 17m Average total duration 17h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Gdańsk:
A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Gdańsk costing on average $79 (€63).
A flight is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Gdańsk costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 18h 17m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€77) compared to roughly $131 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 8h 49m versus 8h 21m 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 Gdańsk
How to get from Kiel to Gdańsk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Gdańsk is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 61206:55 PM1h15Hamburg Airport8:10 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 61206:55 PM1h15Hamburg Airport8:10 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 61206:55 PM1h15Hamburg Airport8:10 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
11267 · ICE 601 · S5 · EC 23111:05 AM9h22Kiel Hbf8:27 PMGdańsk Główny$1871One-way3 transfers
ICE 771 · RJ 177 · S3 · S7512:16 PM9h37Kiel Hbf9:53 PMGdańsk Główny$1871One-way6 transfers
11271 · ICE 603 · ICE 838 · EC 2491:05 PM10h32Kiel Hbf11:37 PMGdańsk Główny$1871One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM19h25Kiel, ZOB5:50 PMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny$671One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM14h40Kiel, ZOB10:05 PMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny$721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM15h20Kiel, ZOB5:50 PMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny$731One-way1 transfer
W6167611:50 AM1h15Hamburg Airport1:05 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport$751One-way0 transfers
KL1756 · KL13092:50 PM7h40Hamburg Airport10:30 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport$3111One-way1 transfer
KL1756 · KL13032:50 PM20h30Hamburg Airport11:20 AMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport$3111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Gdańsk:
A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Gdańsk costing on average $79 (€63).
A flight is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Gdańsk costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 18h 17m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Gdańsk as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Gdańsk Główny.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport.
- Travel with Infobus, Sindbad, FlixBus, Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV) to go to Gdańsk by bus.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Buzz to go to Gdańsk by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Gdańsk by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Sindbad.
- 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Buzz.
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