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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 train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. 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 train costs an average of $41, while a ferry costs an average of $110.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $56 Average price | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Malmö to Kiel
Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kiel:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $56.
A train is $70 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $110.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 11m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $202 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $162. The journey takes 4h 54m 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.
6:30 PM 11h55 Malmö 6:25 AM Kiel $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:30 PM 11h55 Malmö 6:25 AM Kiel $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:55 PM 6h25 Malmö 2:20 AM Kiel $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:10 AM 12h50 Malmö 8:00 PM Kiel $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kiel:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $56.
A train is $70 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $110.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 11m.
- Around 22 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 Port of Trelleborg and arrive in Travemünde (Skandinavienkai).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with FINNLINES, TT Line, TT-Line to go to Kiel by ferry.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft to go to Kiel by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT Line, TT-Line .
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