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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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€66 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Kiel to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Leipzig:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Leipzig costing on average $34 (€27).
A bus is $175 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Leipzig costing on average $206 (€164).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Leipzig 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 Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
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