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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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$53 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Odense to Kiel:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Kiel costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Odense to Kiel
How to get from Odense to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Odense to Kiel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 4622 · ECE 1179 · 11173 · 1126810:41 AM4h11Odense sygehus st2:52 PMKiel Hbf$491One-way3 transfers
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R 4622 · ECE 1179 · 11173 · 1126810:41 AM4h11Odense sygehus st2:52 PMKiel Hbf$491One-way3 transfers
Fastest
ECE 1179 · 11173 · 1126811:36 AM3h16Odense station2:52 PMKiel Hbf$491One-way2 transfers
Other options
RJ 385 · 11169 · 112649:36 AM3h16Odense station12:52 PMKiel Hbf$601One-way2 transfers
R 2818 · RJ 385 · 11169 · 112649:01 AM3h51Odense sygehus st12:52 PMKiel Hbf$601One-way3 transfers
IC 145 · IC 5761 · 11179 · 112741:31 PM4h21Odense station5:52 PMKiel Hbf$601One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM8h25Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd)2:25 AMKiel, ZOB$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Odense to Kiel:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Kiel costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Odense station and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Kiel by train.
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