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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 $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 46m. 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 $44, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$127 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest |
7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 6h 46m 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.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Kiel:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Kiel costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Kiel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Kiel by train.
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