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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. 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 $77, while a flight costs an average of $253.
Distance: 376 miles (606 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$146 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration 12h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Saarbrücken to Kiel:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Kiel costing on average $146 (€123).
A bus is $175 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saarbrücken to Kiel costing on average $253 (€212).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 12h 56m.
Tickets start at around $146 (€123) compared to roughly $134 (€112) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.51 (€-10.51). The journey takes 8h 17m versus 7h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Saarbrücken to Kiel
How to get from Saarbrücken to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM18h30Saarbrücken8:25 AMKiel, ZOB$641One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM18h30Saarbrücken8:25 AMKiel, ZOB$641One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 563 · ICE 7728:27 AM7h13Saarbrücken Hbf3:40 PMKiel Hbf$1591One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 4106 · ICE 57811:47 AM7h53Saarbrücken Hbf7:40 PMKiel Hbf$1751One-way1 transfer
- 4102 · ICE 7709:47 AM7h53Saarbrücken Hbf5:40 PMKiel Hbf$1751One-way1 transfer
- ICE 563 · ICE 74 · 112728:27 AM8h25Saarbrücken Hbf4:52 PMKiel Hbf$1751One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM15h15Saarbrücken9:55 PMKiel, ZOB$651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Kiel:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Kiel costing on average $146 (€123).
A bus is $175 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saarbrücken to Kiel costing on average $253 (€212).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 12h 56m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Kiel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Saarbrücken Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Kiel by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Danish Air Transport.
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