How to travel from Odense to Kiel

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Compare bus and train for Odense to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Odense to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr328 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr328, while a train costs an average of kr719.

Distance: 75 miles (121 km)

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kr719

Average price

kr328

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kr525

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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4h 10m

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3h 40m

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2h 46m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Odense to Kiel is a bus with an average price of kr441.

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

A bus is kr278 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Kiel costing on average kr719.

The fastest way to travel from Odense to Kiel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Odense and Kiel including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Odense to Kiel among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around kr719 compared to roughly kr525 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-193.84. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Odense to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM4h15
    Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd)
    3:15 PMKiel, ZOB
    kr4601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM4h15
    Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd)
    3:15 PMKiel, ZOB
    kr4601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnECE 393 · 11169 · 11264
    9:36 AM3h16
    Odense station
    12:52 PMKiel Hbf
    kr6561One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 393+Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft11915
    9:36 AM3h21
    Odense station
    12:57 PMKiel Hbf
    kr5871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnR 4614 · ECE 393+Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft11915
    8:41 AM4h16
    Odense sygehus st
    12:57 PMKiel Hbf
    kr5871One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 50121 · IC 5755+Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft11863 · 11813
    7:31 AM4h20
    Odense station
    11:51 AMKiel Hbf
    kr6101One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Odense 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 Odense to Kiel.

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There are 2 options to travel between Odense and Kiel including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Odense to Kiel is a bus with an average price of kr441.

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

A bus is kr278 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Kiel costing on average kr719.

The fastest way to travel from Odense to Kiel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 18m.

The distance from Odense to Kiel is approximately 75 miles (121 km).
The average frequency per day from Odense to Kiel is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Odense to Kiel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Odense station and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Rødby and arrive in Puttgarden.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Odense to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Kiel by train.
Omio customers who travel from Odense 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kiel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Kiel's maritime history, museums, and nearby attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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