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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Kiel to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł115. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł115, and a ferry costs an average of zł44.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł299 Average price | zł206 Average price | zł187 Average price Cheapest | zł627 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 8m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Malmö:
A bus is zł19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Malmö costing on average zł206.
A bus is zł112 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kiel to Malmö costing on average zł299.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Kiel to Malmö
How to get from Kiel to Malmö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Malmö is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Finnlines10:00 AM9h15Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)7:15 PMMalmö Portzł1741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Finnlines10:00 AM9h15Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)7:15 PMMalmö Portzł1741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11267 · 11162 · ECE 396 · R 2137211:05 AM5h57Kiel Hbf5:02 PMMalmö Centralstationzł4531One-way3 transfers
Other options
11804 · 11854+
IC 5752 · ICL 500266:08 AM7h32Kiel Hbf1:40 PMMalmö Centralstationzł2201One-way4 transfers
11812 · 11862+
IC 5756 · ICL 5004210:08 AM7h24Kiel Hbf5:32 PMMalmö Centralstationzł3251One-way4 transfers
IC 5758 · ICL 50050 · R 1118+
1181612:08 PM7h32Kiel Hbf7:40 PMMalmö Centralstationzł3251One-way4 transfers
FlixBus1:15 AM7h05Kiel, ZOB8:20 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatanzł2241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM10h15Kiel, ZOB2:30 PMMalmö, Hylliezł3041One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM10h05Kiel, ZOB1:30 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatanzł3271One-way1 transfer
TT Line9:30 AM8h15Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)5:45 PMPort of Trelleborgzł2651One-way0 transfers
Finnlines3:00 AM8h45Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)11:45 AMMalmö Portzł5171One-way0 transfers
TT Line9:30 PM10h30Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)8:00 AMPort of Trelleborgzł5541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Malmö:
A bus is zł19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Malmö costing on average zł206.
A bus is zł112 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kiel to Malmö costing on average zł299.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 8m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Malmö as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Travemünde and arrive in Malmö Port.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft to go to Malmö by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP) to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with FINNLINES, TT-Line to go to Malmö by ferry.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT-Line .
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