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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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a ferry costs an average of $27.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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$84 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Malmö:
A ferry is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Malmö costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 45m.
- 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 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.
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