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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kiel to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $108. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, and a train costs an average of $674.
Distance: 1153 miles (1857 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$217 Average price | $171 Average price Cheapest | $674 Average price |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 55m Average total duration 32h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 32m Average total duration 33h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.6 - 11.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Madrid:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Madrid costing on average $217 (€173).
A bus is $503 (€402) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Madrid costing on average $674 (€539).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 25m.
Train takes on average 33h 2m.
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How to get from Kiel to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:37 AM33h41Kiel4:18 PMMadrid$7121One-way5 transfers
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6:37 AM33h41Kiel4:18 PMMadrid$7121One-way5 transfers
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6:37 AM33h41Kiel4:18 PMMadrid$7121One-way5 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Madrid:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Madrid costing on average $217 (€173).
A bus is $503 (€402) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Madrid costing on average $674 (€539).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 25m.
Train takes on average 33h 2m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
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