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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel to Leipzig
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 an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $532.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$135 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $532 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kiel to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Kiel to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Leipzig:
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Leipzig costing on average $135.
A bus is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Leipzig costing on average $532.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (4h 55m by train vs 5h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $135 compared to roughly $77 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 Leipzig
How to get from Kiel to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:15 AM 9h00 Kiel 4:15 PM Leipzig $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:15 AM 9h00 Kiel 4:15 PM Leipzig $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 AM 9h00 Kiel 4:15 PM Leipzig $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:50 AM 10h25 Kiel 5:15 PM Leipzig $45 1 One-way 0 transfers12:30 AM 11h50 Kiel 12:20 PM Leipzig $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Leipzig:
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Leipzig costing on average $135.
A bus is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Leipzig costing on average $532.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
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