How to travel from Oslo to Kiel

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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Oslo to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $117, while a ferry costs an average of $672.

Distance: 387 miles (623 km)

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Driving

$672

Average price

$117

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Cheapest

$153

Average price

$371

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(fuel + tolls)

21h 1m

Average total duration

20h 1m

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1h 0m

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14h 43m

Average total duration

14h 13m

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30m

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3h 53m

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1h 53m

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9h 9m

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CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.6kg

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1.9 - 3.7kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Oslo to Kiel is a bus with an average price of $117 (€96).

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

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Kiel costing on average $153 (€125).

A bus is $124 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Kiel costing on average $241 (€197).

A bus is $555 (€454) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Oslo to Kiel costing on average $672 (€550).

The fastest way to travel from Oslo to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 43m.

Train takes on average 19h 59m.

Ferry takes on average 21h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Oslo and Kiel including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Oslo to Kiel among Omio's users.

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from Oslo to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:40 AM14h40
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    10:20 PMKiel, ZOB
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:40 AM14h40
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    10:20 PMKiel, ZOB
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK1457 · SK649
    11:55 AM2h50
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    2:45 PMHamburg Airport
    $4741One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM16h15
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    3:15 PMKiel, ZOB
    $1061One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM15h50
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    4:05 AMKiel, ZOB
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK886 · SK2645
    7:50 PM19h45
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    3:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $2491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK488 · SK2645
    5:10 PM22h25
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    3:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $2491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK886 · SK2647
    7:50 PM24h30
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    8:20 PMHamburg Airport
    $2491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Color LineColor Line
    2:00 PM20h00
    Oslo
    10:00 AMPort of Kiel (Norwegenkai)
    $5011One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oslo 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 Oslo to Kiel.

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There are 4 options to travel between Oslo and Kiel including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Oslo to Kiel is a bus with an average price of $117 (€96).

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

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Kiel costing on average $153 (€125).

A bus is $124 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Kiel costing on average $241 (€197).

A bus is $555 (€454) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Oslo to Kiel costing on average $672 (€550).

The fastest way to travel from Oslo to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 43m.

Train takes on average 19h 59m.

Ferry takes on average 21h 1m.

The distance from Oslo to Kiel is approximately 387 miles (623 km).
The average frequency per day from Oslo to Kiel is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oslo to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Oslo and arrive in Port of Kiel (Norwegenkai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oslo to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper to go to Kiel by flight.
  • Travel with Color Line, Color Line to go to Kiel by ferry.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Norwegian Railways (VY) to go to Kiel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oslo to Kiel with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Eurowings.
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Color Line.
Omio customers who travel from Oslo 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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