How to travel from Munich to Kiel

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Compare bus, train, 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 $43. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $63.

Distance: 431 miles (695 km)

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Flight
Bus

$146

Average price

$207

Average price

$76

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Cheapest

8h 30m

Average total duration

8h 0m

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30m

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4h 19m

Average total duration

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1h 19m

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3h 0m

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13h 46m

Average total duration

13h 16m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.1 - 4.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Munich to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM13h35
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
01:20AMKiel, ZOB
$961One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM13h35
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
01:20AMKiel, ZOB
$961One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW7175
09:10PM1h20
Munich Airport
10:30PMHamburg Airport
$2501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 882 · S3 · 11270
08:05AM7h47
Munich Hbf
03:52PMKiel Hbf
$2141One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 682 · ICE 74 · S3 · 11224
09:12AM8h09
Munich Hbf
05:21PMKiel Hbf
$2141One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 880 · S3 · 11274
10:12AM7h40
Munich Hbf
05:52PMKiel Hbf
$2461One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:50PM15h10
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
02:00PMKiel, ZOB
$1011One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15PM15h45
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
02:00PMKiel, ZOB
$1011One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:40AM16h30
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
04:10AMKiel, ZOB
$1021One-way
2 transfers
LufthansaLH2066
01:00PM1h20
Munich Airport
02:20PMHamburg Airport
$3501One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH2054
07:15AM1h20
Munich Airport
08:35AMHamburg Airport
$3501One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH2086
08:45PM1h20
Munich Airport
10:05PMHamburg Airport
$3501One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Kiel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Kiel is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Kiel costing on average $43 (€34).

A train is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Kiel costing on average $63 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 0m.

Bus takes on average 13h 35m.

The distance from Munich to Kiel is approximately 431 miles (695 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Kiel is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Kiel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline to go to Kiel by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Kiel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Kiel with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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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