How to travel from Munich to Kiel

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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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€127

Average price

€204

Average price

€65

Average price

Cheapest

8h 29m

Average total duration

7h 59m

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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

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Lufthansa

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FlixBus

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from Munich to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnICE 882 · 11220
08:14AM7h07
Munich Hbf
03:21PMKiel Hbf
$861One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM13h35
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
01:20AMKiel, ZOB
$621One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW7171
09:15AM1h20
Munich Airport
10:35AMHamburg Airport
$2731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 682 · 11222
09:17AM7h04
Munich Hbf
04:21PMKiel Hbf
$1031One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 880 · 11224
10:15AM7h06
Munich Hbf
05:21PMKiel Hbf
$1231One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 680 · 11226
11:22AM6h59
Munich Hbf
06:21PMKiel Hbf
$1231One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:05AM14h55
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
09:00PMKiel, ZOB
$651One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00PM17h00
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
02:00PMKiel, ZOB
$651One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
01:15AM16h00
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
05:15PMKiel, ZOB
$691One-way
2 transfers
SASSK662 · SK649
10:15AM4h40
Munich Airport
02:55PMHamburg Airport
$2211One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7175
09:05PM1h20
Munich Airport
10:25PMHamburg Airport
$3471One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4426 · DE4179
05:30PM3h30
Munich Airport
09:00PMHamburg Airport
$3611One-way
1 transfer

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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 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.

Your trip from Munich to Kiel doesn't have to end in Kiel. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Hamburg, Berlin, Copenhagen, Gothenburg or Paris. If you’d like to add Hamburg, Berlin, Copenhagen, Gothenburg or Paris to your Munich to Kiel tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Kiel today!
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