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Compare train, bus, and flight for Koblenz to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Koblenz to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, while a flight costs an average of $517.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$517 Average price | $129 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Koblenz to Kiel:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Koblenz to Kiel costing on average $129.
A bus is $415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Koblenz to Kiel costing on average $517.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (6h 48m by train vs 6h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $129 compared to roughly $109 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 Koblenz to Kiel
How to get from Koblenz to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Koblenz to Kiel is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EW90387:10 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport8:05 PMHamburg Airport$991One-way0 transfers
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EW90387:10 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport8:05 PMHamburg Airport$991One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EW90387:10 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport8:05 PMHamburg Airport$991One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 2441 · ICE 204 · 112688:13 AM6h39Koblenz Hbf2:52 PMKiel Hbf$1061One-way2 transfers
IC 2049 · ICE 202 · 1127210:13 AM6h39Koblenz Hbf4:52 PMKiel Hbf$1491One-way2 transfers
28512 · ICE 557 · ICE 682 · 112229:16 AM7h05Koblenz Hbf4:21 PMKiel Hbf$1691One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 AM14h30Koblenz, Hauptbahnhof3:10 PMKiel, ZOB$1201One-way1 transfer
LH27:00 AM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport8:05 AMHamburg Airport$1291One-way0 transfers
LH68:00 AM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport9:05 AMHamburg Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
DE41817:55 AM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport9:00 AMHamburg Airport$1951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Koblenz to Kiel:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Koblenz to Kiel costing on average $129.
A bus is $415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Koblenz to Kiel costing on average $517.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Koblenz and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Koblenz Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Koblenz, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Kiel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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