How to travel from Malmö to Kiel

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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Malmö to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a ferry costs an average of €21.

Distance: 144 miles (232 km)

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€42

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€63

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6h 56m

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6h 26m

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from Malmö to Kiel

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

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

FlixBus
11:35AM8h20
Malmö
07:55PMKiel
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
11:35AM8h20
Malmö
07:55PMKiel
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:55PM6h25
Malmö
02:20AMKiel
$411One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Malmö 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 Malmö to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Malmö and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Kiel is a ferry with an average price of $27 (€21).

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

A ferry is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Kiel costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Kiel is by train with an average journey time of 5h 22m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 45m.

The distance from Malmö to Kiel is approximately 144 miles (232 km).
The average frequency per day from Malmö to Kiel is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Malmö to Kiel:
  • Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Malmö Port and arrive in Port of Travemünde.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Malmö to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Kiel by train.
  • Travel with FINNLINES, TT-Line to go to Kiel by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Malmö to Kiel with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES.
Omio customers who travel from Malmö 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.

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