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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $212 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.9 - 4.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $212, while a flight costs an average of $560.
Distance: 1153 miles (1857 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$560 Average price | $212 Average price Cheapest | $579 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 33h 51m Average total duration 33h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.6 - 11.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kiel to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Kiel to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Madrid:
A bus is $348 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Madrid costing on average $560 (€470).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 51m.
You'll arrive about 19h 31m sooner (4h 36m by flight vs 24h 7m by car) and save roughly $19 (€16) compared to fuel and tolls ($560 (€470) vs $579 (€485)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Kiel to Madrid
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB7786:50 AM 3h05 Hamburg Airport 9:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $128 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IB778
6:50 AM 3h05 Hamburg Airport 9:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $128 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IB778
6:50 AM 3h05 Hamburg Airport 9:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $128 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
4:10 AM 54h20 Kiel, ZOB 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $188 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
2:30 AM 53h40 Kiel, ZOB 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $210 1 One-way 2 transfers
LO398 · LO4336:55 AM 7h40 Hamburg Airport 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $148 1 One-way 1 transfer- LO394 · LO433
7:40 PM 18h55 Hamburg Airport 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $148 1 One-way 1 transfer - LO396 · LO433
11:35 AM 27h00 Hamburg Airport 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $165 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Madrid:
A bus is $348 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Madrid costing on average $560 (€470).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 51m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Madrid 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 Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Iberia, Turkish Airlines, Sas Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Luxair, Qatar Airways, Helvetic Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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