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Compare train and bus for Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, while a flight costs an average of $758.
Distance: 561 miles (904 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $758 Average price | $108 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 8m Average total duration 18h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Compare the available ways to get from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $126.
A bus is $650 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $758.
Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 22m.
Bus takes on average 19h 8m.
You'll arrive about 1h 2m sooner (11h 52m by train vs 12h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $126 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
How to get from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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3:37 PM 17h23 Kiel 9:00 AM Klagenfurt am Wörthersee $264 1 One-way 4 transfers
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3:37 PM 17h23 Kiel 9:00 AM Klagenfurt am Wörthersee $264 1 One-way 4 transfers
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6:37 AM 12h23 Kiel 7:00 PM Klagenfurt am Wörthersee $271 1 One-way 4 transfers
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12:37 PM 12h29 Kiel 1:06 AM Klagenfurt am Wörthersee $265 1 One-way 4 transfers.png)
8:37 PM 14h23 Kiel 11:00 AM Klagenfurt am Wörthersee $265 1 One-way 4 transfers.png)
8:37 AM 12h23 Kiel 9:00 PM Klagenfurt am Wörthersee $271 1 One-way 4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $126.
A bus is $650 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $758.
Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 22m.
Bus takes on average 19h 8m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Klagenfurt am Wörthersee as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Klagenfurt Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Klagenfurt Hbf.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by bus.
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