How to travel from Kiel to Malmö

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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 $31. 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 $31, and a ferry costs an average of $12.

Distance: 144 miles (232 km)

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Driving

$80

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$55

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$50

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Cheapest

$167

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10h 8m

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9h 8m

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5h 26m

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4h 56m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Malmö is a bus with an average price of $50 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Malmö:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Malmö costing on average $55 (€45).

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kiel to Malmö costing on average $80 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Malmö is by train with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Malmö take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 46m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kiel and Malmö including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel to Malmö among Omio's users.

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from Kiel to Malmö

How to get from Kiel to Malmö by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Kiel to Malmö is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:15 AM7h05
    Kiel, ZOB
    8:20 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:15 AM7h05
    Kiel, ZOB
    8:20 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:15 AM7h05
    Kiel, ZOB
    8:20 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 AM8h00
    Kiel, ZOB
    4:30 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 AM10h15
    Kiel, ZOB
    2:30 PMMalmö, Hyllie
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    1:00 AM9h30
    Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    10:30 AMMalmö Port
    $1931One-way
    0 transfers
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    10:00 PM9h15
    Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    7:15 AMMalmö Port
    $2131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Malmö

Travel to Malmö easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kiel to Malmö.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Kiel and Malmö including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Malmö is a bus with an average price of $50 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Malmö:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Malmö costing on average $55 (€45).

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kiel to Malmö costing on average $80 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Malmö is by train with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Malmö take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 46m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 8m.

The distance from Kiel to Malmö is approximately 144 miles (232 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Malmö is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Malmö:
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Travemünde and arrive in Malmö Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Malmö, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP) to go to Malmö by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft to go to Malmö by train.
  • Travel with FINNLINES, TT-Line to go to Malmö by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kiel to Malmö with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT-Line .
Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Malmö often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Malmö and these popular destinations at a great price.

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