How to travel from Liège to Kiel

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Compare train for Liège to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF130 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF130, while a train costs an average of CHF130.

Distance: 318 miles (513 km)

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CHF130

Average price

Cheapest

CHF100

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 55m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Kiel is a bus with an average price of CHF52.

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

A bus is CHF77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Kiel costing on average CHF130.

A bus is CHF212 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Liège to Kiel costing on average CHF264.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 10m.

Bus takes on average 11h 0m.

Yes, you can take a train between Liège and Kiel.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Liège to Kiel among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around CHF52 compared to roughly CHF100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF48. The journey takes 10h 30m versus 5h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Liège to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 PM12h55
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    8:25 AMKiel, ZOB
    CHF401One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 PM12h55
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    8:25 AMKiel, ZOB
    CHF401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9038
    7:10 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:05 PMHamburg Airport
    CHF941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 5009 · 10320 · ICE 1020 · 11224
    9:19 AM8h02
    Liège-Guillemins
    5:21 PMKiel Hbf
    CHF1611One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 559 · ICE 680 · 11226
    11:13 AM7h08
    Liège-Guillemins
    6:21 PMKiel Hbf
    CHF1621One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 557 · ICE 682 · 11222
    9:13 AM7h08
    Liège-Guillemins
    4:21 PMKiel Hbf
    CHF1621One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 AM14h45
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    1:10 AMKiel, ZOB
    CHF701One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 AM15h25
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    9:55 PMKiel, ZOB
    CHF961One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1706 · KL1757
    3:10 PM2h40
    Brussels Airport
    5:50 PMHamburg Airport
    CHF3201One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1700 · KL1753
    6:20 AM4h45
    Brussels Airport
    11:05 AMHamburg Airport
    CHF3201One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1704 · KL1757
    10:35 AM7h15
    Brussels Airport
    5:50 PMHamburg Airport
    CHF3201One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liège 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 Liège to Kiel.

FAQs
You can travel between Liège and Kiel by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Kiel is a bus with an average price of CHF52.

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

A bus is CHF77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Kiel costing on average CHF130.

A bus is CHF212 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Liège to Kiel costing on average CHF264.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 10m.

Bus takes on average 11h 0m.

The distance from Liège to Kiel is approximately 318 miles (513 km).
The average frequency per day from Liège to Kiel is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liège to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liège to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM to go to Kiel by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liège to Kiel:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Liège to Kiel often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Gothenburg, Lübeck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kiel and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kiel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Kiel's maritime history, museums, and nearby attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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