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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Malmö to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $78 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kiel:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Kiel
How to get from Malmö to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:20 PM6h45Malmö, Norra Vallgatan4:05 AMKiel, ZOB$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:20 PM6h45Malmö, Norra Vallgatan4:05 AMKiel, ZOB$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
R 1039 · RJ 13413 · 11173 · 112688:50 AM6h02Malmö Centralstation2:52 PMKiel Hbf$791One-way3 transfers
Other options
R 1039 · RJ 13413+
119198:50 AM6h07Malmö Centralstation2:57 PMKiel Hbf$621One-way2 transfers
R 1041 · ICL 50039 · IC 5759 · 111759:05 AM6h47Malmö Centralstation3:52 PMKiel Hbf$1671One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM7h30Malmö, Norra Vallgatan10:20 PMKiel, ZOB$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM7h10Malmö, Hyllie3:15 PMKiel, ZOB$781One-way1 transfer
Finnlines4:00 PM9h15Malmö Port1:15 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$861One-way0 transfers
Finnlines10:00 PM9h15Malmö Port7:15 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$1931One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kiel:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 6m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 ferries per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Ferries mostly depart from Malmö Port and arrive in Port of Travemünde.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with FINNLINES, TT-Line to go to Kiel by ferry.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Kiel by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT-Line .
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