How to travel from Kiel to Helsingborg

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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Kiel to Helsingborg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Helsingborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €43, while a ferry costs an average of €105.

Distance: 155 miles (251 km)

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€43

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€63

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€105

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€86

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6h 23m

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5h 53m

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8h 45m

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8h 15m

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10h 15m

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9h 15m

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5h 18m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Helsingborg is a train with an average price of €43.

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Helsingborg:

A train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Helsingborg costing on average €63.

A train is €62 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kiel to Helsingborg costing on average €105.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Helsingborg is by train with an average journey time of 6h 23m.

Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

Ferry takes on average 10h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kiel and Helsingborg including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel to Helsingborg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 5h 53m versus 5h 18m 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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from Kiel to Helsingborg

How to get from Kiel to Helsingborg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Kiel to Helsingborg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    6:30 AM9h25
    Kiel
    3:55 PMHelsingborg
    381One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    6:30 AM9h25
    Kiel
    3:55 PMHelsingborg
    381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:25 AM8h55
    Kiel
    9:20 AMHelsingborg
    521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    11:25 PM8h55
    Kiel
    8:20 AMHelsingborg
    831One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Helsingborg

Travel to Helsingborg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kiel to Helsingborg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kiel and Helsingborg including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Helsingborg is a train with an average price of €43.

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Helsingborg:

A train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Helsingborg costing on average €63.

A train is €62 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kiel to Helsingborg costing on average €105.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Helsingborg is by train with an average journey time of 6h 23m.

Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

Ferry takes on average 10h 15m.

The distance from Kiel to Helsingborg is approximately 155 miles (251 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Helsingborg is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 4 ferries per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Helsingborg as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Helsingborg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Helsingborg Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Helsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Port of Trelleborg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Helsingborg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Helsingborg by bus.
  • Travel with TT-Line , FINNLINES, TT Line to go to Helsingborg by ferry.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Helsingborg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kiel to Helsingborg:
  • 4 direct ferries per day with TT-Line , FINNLINES, TT Line.
Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Helsingborg often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Copenhagen Airport, Oslo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Helsingborg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Helsingborg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Helsingborg's attractions, including its historic sites, cultural venues, and scenic coastal areas, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.

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