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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train 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 €38, and a flight costs an average of €45.
Distance: 431 miles (695 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€134 Average price | €175 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 56m Average total duration 11h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Munich:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Munich costing on average €134.
A bus is €118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Munich costing on average €175.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Kiel to Munich
How to get from Kiel to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:10 AM14h00Kiel, ZOB6:10 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:10 AM14h00Kiel, ZOB6:10 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH41159:25 PM1h20Hamburg Airport10:45 PMMunich Airport€1511One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 579 · ICE 2591 · ICE 150910:11 AM7h32Kiel Hbf5:43 PMMunich Hbf€1341One-way2 transfers
ICE 579 · ICE 78910:11 AM7h38Kiel Hbf5:49 PMMunich Hbf€1341One-way1 transfer
11259 · S3 · ICE 11857:05 AM8h00Kiel Hbf3:05 PMMunich Hbf€1471One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM20h05Kiel, ZOB6:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM16h50Kiel, ZOB1:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM14h35Kiel, ZOB10:00 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€891One-way1 transfer
EW71746:45 PM1h20Hamburg Airport8:05 PMMunich Airport€1711One-way0 transfers
EW71706:25 AM1h20Hamburg Airport7:45 AMMunich Airport€1911One-way0 transfers
DE4172 · DE442711:25 AM4h05Hamburg Airport3:30 PMMunich Airport€2501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Munich:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Munich costing on average €134.
A bus is €118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Munich costing on average €175.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 26m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Munich 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 Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV) to go to Munich by bus.
- 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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