How to travel from Kiel to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €50.

Distance: 485 miles (781 km)

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€105

Average price

€108

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€65

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Cheapest

11h 5m

Average total duration

10h 35m

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30m

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4h 46m

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1h 46m

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3h 0m

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15h 35m

Average total duration

15h 5m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.3 - 4.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Kiel to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:45PM17h00
Kiel, ZOB
09:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$841One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:45PM17h00
Kiel, ZOB
09:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$841One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW7760
07:40AM1h20
Hamburg Airport
09:00AMZurich Airport
$2731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn11263 · ICE 73 · IC 581
09:05AM9h21
Kiel Hbf
06:26PMZurich HB
$1431One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn11267 · ICE 7+TGVTGV 9219
11:05AM9h21
Kiel Hbf
08:26PMZurich HB
$1431One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 579 · ICE 109
10:16AM9h44
Kiel Hbf
08:00PMZurich HB
$1761One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7060 · EW9762
07:50AM7h20
Hamburg Airport
03:10PMZurich Airport
$1941One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7762
01:45PM1h20
Hamburg Airport
03:05PMZurich Airport
$2731One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW7764
06:10PM1h20
Hamburg Airport
07:30PMZurich Airport
$3401One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Kiel and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Zurich costing on average $63 (€50).

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Zurich costing on average $63 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 49m.

Bus takes on average 17h 0m.

The distance from Kiel to Zurich is approximately 485 miles (781 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Zurich is:
  • Around 57 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Zurich:
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings , SWISS, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, KLM to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kiel to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Eurowings , SWISS, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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