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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. 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 bus costs an average of $109, while a flight costs an average of $471.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$143 Average price | $471 Average price | $109 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 4m Average total duration 15h 34m 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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Compare ways to travel from Kiel to Gdańsk
Compare the available ways to get from Kiel to Gdańsk, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Gdańsk:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Gdańsk costing on average $143.
A bus is $363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Gdańsk costing on average $471.
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 48m.
Bus takes on average 16h 4m.
Tickets start at around $143 compared to roughly $127 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15. The journey takes 9h 18m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:15 AM21h35Kiel4:50 AMGdańsk$841One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:15 AM21h35Kiel4:50 AMGdańsk$841One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:45 PM19h30Kiel11:15 AMGdańsk$901One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:15 AM25h25Kiel7:40 AMGdańsk$1051One-way0 transfers
4:15 PM19h45Kiel12:00 PMGdańsk$1281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Gdańsk:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Gdańsk costing on average $143.
A bus is $363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Gdańsk costing on average $471.
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 48m.
Bus takes on average 16h 4m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Gdańsk Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Buzz, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Gdańsk by flight.
- Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus to go to Gdańsk by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gdańsk by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Buzz.
- 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
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