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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€94 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
IC 2033 · IC 633 · ICE 145 · ICE 202Other options
IC 2833 · IC 1735 · 20369 · ICE 612ICD 1833 · ICE 145 · ICE 202 · 11272IC 2033 · IC 633 · ICE 145 · ICE 770Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Kiel.
You can get to Kiel from Rotterdam 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Kiel from Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $40 (€36).
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Kiel:
A bus is $206 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Kiel costing on average $247 (€223).
A bus is $15 (€14) less than a train with an average ticket price of $55 (€50) from Rotterdam to Kiel.
The fastest way from Rotterdam to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Kiel that take longer:
Bus takes 12 h 20 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 6 h 59 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 286 miles (461 km) between Rotterdam and Kiel.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Kiel is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Rotterdam 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 from Rotterdam to Kiel:
The following travel companies offer services from Rotterdam to Kiel:
- FlixBus can get you to Kiel by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Rotterdam to Kiel for $40 (€36) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic to go to Kiel by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Rotterdam to Kiel tickets on Omio for $55 (€50).
Yes, there are direct routes from Rotterdam to Kiel with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Kiel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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