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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train 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 €31, and a flight costs an average of €70.
Distance: 431 miles (695 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€127 Average price | €204 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Munich to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Kiel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 882 · 11220Cheapest
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EW7171Other options
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ICE 680 · 11226
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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Kiel.

There are 3 ways to get from Munich to Kiel: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Kiel is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Kiel:
A train is $25 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Kiel costing on average $42 (€37).
Taking a train costs $39 (€35) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $55 (€50) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Kiel from Munich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes 14 h 30 min on average.
Train takes on average 6 h 56 min.
You should expect to travel around 430 miles (694 km) between Munich and Kiel.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Kiel is:
- 10 buses a day.
- 34 flights a day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Munich and Kiel as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Kiel:
- Most travelers board their train from Munich Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Munich to Kiel:
- You can travel to Kiel from Munich by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $42 (€37) with FlixBus from Munich to Kiel.
- You can travel to Kiel from Munich by flight with Lufthansa, Eurowings or Lufthansa Cityline (2). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $55 (€50) with Eurowings from Munich to Kiel.
- You can travel by train to Kiel from Munich with Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Munich to Kiel tickets for $17 (€15) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Kiel with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with 16 direct flights per day.
- 1 direct train per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Kiel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Munich and Kiel.
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