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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $525.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$525 Average price | $125 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Kiel:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Kiel costing on average $125.
A bus is $457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Kiel costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
You'll arrive about 2h 56m sooner (2h 19m by flight vs 5h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $525 compared to roughly $83 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Leipzig to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 AM7h55Leipzig1:00 PMKiel$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:05 AM7h55Leipzig1:00 PMKiel$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:05 AM7h55Leipzig1:00 PMKiel$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:30 AM10h30Leipzig8:00 PMKiel$561One-way0 transfers
- 3:10 PM11h00Leipzig2:10 AMKiel$671One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Kiel:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Kiel costing on average $125.
A bus is $457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Kiel costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Kiel by flight.
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