How to travel from Prague to Kiel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, while a flight costs an average of €426.

Distance: 344 miles (554 km)

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Driving

€426

Average price

€130

Average price

€74

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Cheapest

€121

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 44m

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2h 0m

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8h 40m

Average total duration

8h 10m

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30m

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11h 11m

Average total duration

10h 41m

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30m

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6h 46m

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1.7 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €74.

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

A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Kiel costing on average €130.

A bus is €352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kiel costing on average €426.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 40m.

Bus takes on average 11h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Prague and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Prague to Kiel among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 2m sooner (2h 44m by flight vs 6h 46m by car). Tickets start at around €426 compared to roughly €121 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Prague to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnR 676 · Os 28015 · S1 · 16536
    6:47 PM14h06
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    8:53 AMKiel Hbf
    381One-way
    8 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnR 676 · Os 28015 · S1 · 16536
    6:47 PM14h06
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    8:53 AMKiel Hbf
    381One-way
    8 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS646 · OS257
    4:50 PM2h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    7:40 PMHamburg Airport
    5751One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 384 · ICE 774
    6:31 AM7h09
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    1:40 PMKiel Hbf
    1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 172 · 11648
    4:31 PM8h03
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    12:34 AMKiel Hbf
    1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnEC 458 · ICE 592 · ICE 608 · 11256
    6:31 PM14h22
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    8:53 AMKiel Hbf
    1511One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 PM15h30
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    3:10 PMKiel, ZOB
    821One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM15h45
    Prague, Central Train Station
    3:10 PMKiel, ZOB
    821One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 PM14h30
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    12:00 PMKiel, ZOB
    831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO522 · LO397
    6:05 PM4h05
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    2451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO528 · LO397
    12:45 PM9h25
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    2451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO524 · LO397
    9:55 AM12h15
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    2451One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Prague 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 Prague to Kiel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €74.

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

A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Kiel costing on average €130.

A bus is €352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kiel costing on average €426.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 40m.

Bus takes on average 11h 11m.

The distance from Prague to Kiel is approximately 344 miles (554 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Kiel is:
  • Around 62 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague 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 České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Kiel by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Prague 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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