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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leuven to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Kiel 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 train which can get you there in 6h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €89.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€132 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest |
7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 33m Average total duration 16h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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FAQs: Travel from Leuven to Kiel
Travel to Kiel 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 Leuven to Kiel.

You can get from Leuven to Kiel 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Kiel from Leuven is a bus with an average price of $53 (€48).
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Kiel:
A bus is $75 (€67) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Kiel costing on average $128 (€115).
A bus is $33 (€30) less than a train with an average ticket price of $87 (€78) from Leuven to Kiel.
The fastest way to get to Kiel from Leuven is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes 14 h 50 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 8 h 7 min of travel time.
The distance from Leuven to Kiel is approximately 328 miles (529 km).
The average frequency per day from Leuven to Kiel is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 38 flights a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Kiel from Leuven as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leuven to Kiel:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leuven to Kiel:
- You can go to Kiel from Leuven by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $84 (€76) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Leuven to Kiel on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Leuven to Kiel with Deutsche Bahn or SNCB, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Leuven to Kiel tickets for $87 (€78) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Leuven to Kiel with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Kiel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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