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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Kiel to Malmö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a ferry costs an average of $124.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $124 Average price | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Malmö costing on average $74.
A train is $75 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kiel to Malmö costing on average $124.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 5m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $169 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $120. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 4h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:15 AM7h05Kiel, ZOB8:20 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:15 AM7h05Kiel, ZOB8:20 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus1:15 AM7h05Kiel, ZOB8:20 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM8h35Kiel, ZOB5:05 PMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM10h05Kiel, ZOB1:30 AMMalmö, Norra Vallgatan$921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Malmö:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Malmö costing on average $74.
A train is $75 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kiel to Malmö costing on average $124.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 12 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Malmö Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Malmö, Norra Vallgatan.
- Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Malmö Port.
- Travel with FlixBus, Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP) to go to Malmö by bus.
- Travel with FINNLINES, TT-Line , TT Line to go to Malmö by ferry.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft to go to Malmö by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT Line.
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