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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 an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a ferry costs an average of $95.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $95 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Malmö to Kiel:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $86.
A bus is $51 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 7m.
Tickets start at around $86 compared to roughly $207 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $122. The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:20 PM6h45Malmö, Norra Vallgatan4:05 AMKiel, ZOB$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- R 1059 · ECE 395 · 11177 · 1127211:20 AM5h32Malmö Centralstation4:52 PMKiel Hbf$771One-way3 transfers
Other options
- R 1055 · IC 50145 · IC 5761+
1182510:50 AM7h01Malmö Centralstation5:51 PMKiel Hbf$501One-way4 transfers - R 1039 · IC 50137 · IC 5759+118218:50 AM7h01Malmö Centralstation3:51 PMKiel Hbf$501One-way4 transfers
- R 1059 · ECE 395+1192311:20 AM5h37Malmö Centralstation4:57 PMKiel Hbf$511One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM7h10Malmö, Hyllie3:15 PMKiel, ZOB$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM7h30Malmö, Norra Vallgatan10:20 PMKiel, ZOB$481One-way1 transfer
- Finnlines4:00 PM9h15Malmö Port1:15 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$391One-way0 transfers
- Finnlines10:00 PM9h15Malmö Port7:15 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$1191One-way0 transfers
TT Line11:45 PM8h45Port of Trelleborg8:30 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$1241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kiel:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $86.
A bus is $51 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 7m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FINNLINES, TT-Line to go to Kiel by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- 3 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT-Line .
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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