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Compare train and bus for Metz to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Metz to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $117, while a flight costs an average of $479.
Distance: 397 miles (639 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$479 Average price | $182 Average price | $117 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 59m Average total duration 17h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Metz to Kiel:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Kiel costing on average $182.
A bus is $362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Kiel costing on average $479.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 54m.
Bus takes on average 17h 59m.
You'll arrive about 6h 14m sooner (2h 16m by flight vs 8h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $479 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Metz to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metz to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 PM17h45Metz2:00 PMKiel$971One-way2 transfers
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- 8:15 PM17h45Metz2:00 PMKiel$971One-way2 transfers
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- 8:15 PM17h45Metz2:00 PMKiel$971One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Kiel:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Kiel costing on average $182.
A bus is $362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Kiel costing on average $479.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 54m.
Bus takes on average 17h 59m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Kiel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair to go to Kiel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Luxair.
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