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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 an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €136.
Distance: 431 miles (695 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€89 Average price | €136 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m 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 €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Munich costing on average €89.
A bus is €82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Munich costing on average €136.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
You'll arrive about 1h 22m sooner (7h 51m by train vs 9h 13m by car). Tickets start at around €89 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM20h30Kiel, ZOB5:20 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz€511One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM20h30Kiel, ZOB5:20 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz€511One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW71706:25 AM1h20Hamburg Airport7:45 AMMunich Airport€1911One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 773 · RJ 385 · ICE 16032:16 PM7h27Kiel Hbf9:43 PMMunich Hbf€801One-way2 transfers
- 11221 · ICE 6811:37 PM7h13Kiel Hbf8:50 PMMunich Hbf€931One-way1 transfer
- 11267 · ICE 601 · ICE 110111:05 AM7h38Kiel Hbf6:43 PMMunich Hbf€1191One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM16h50Kiel, ZOB1:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM14h35Kiel, ZOB5:55 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€821One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM14h10Kiel, ZOB5:30 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz€831One-way1 transfer
- LH20756:10 AM1h20Hamburg Airport7:30 AMMunich Airport€2701One-way0 transfers
LH41159:25 PM1h20Hamburg Airport10:45 PMMunich Airport€2701One-way0 transfers- EW71746:45 PM1h20Hamburg Airport8:05 PMMunich Airport€3111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Munich:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Munich costing on average €89.
A bus is €82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Munich costing on average €136.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV) to go to Munich by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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