How to travel from Stockholm to Kiel

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Stockholm to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $501.

Distance: 457 miles (736 km)

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Driving

$97

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Cheapest

$501

Average price

$136

Average price

$326

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 22m

Average total duration

9h 52m

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30m

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5h 0m

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3h 0m

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2h 0m

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17h 17m

Average total duration

16h 47m

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10h 27m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

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Sas Airways

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

The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Kiel is a train with an average price of $97 (€82).

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

A train is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Kiel costing on average $136 (€114).

A train is $404 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kiel costing on average $501 (€421).

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 22m.

Bus takes on average 17h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stockholm and Kiel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stockholm to Kiel among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 35m faster (9h 52m by train vs 10h 27m by car) and roughly $230 (€193) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($97 (€82) vs $326 (€274)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Stockholm to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 AM18h10
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    4:05 AMKiel, ZOB
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 AM18h10
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    4:05 AMKiel, ZOB
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD84513
    12:45 PM1h30
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    2:15 PMHamburg Airport
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM22h30
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    9:55 PMKiel, ZOB
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM26h20
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    3:10 PMKiel, ZOB
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW4672 · EW9036
    6:55 AM7h40
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    2:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2421 · LH2056
    6:00 AM5h30
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    11:30 AMHamburg Airport
    $1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FinnairAY812 · AY1421
    1:55 PM17h55
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    7:50 AMHamburg Airport
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stockholm 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 Stockholm to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stockholm and Kiel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Kiel is a train with an average price of $97 (€82).

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

A train is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Kiel costing on average $136 (€114).

A train is $404 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kiel costing on average $501 (€421).

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 22m.

Bus takes on average 17h 17m.

The distance from Stockholm to Kiel is approximately 457 miles (736 km).
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Kiel is:
  • Around 79 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stockholm to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stockholm 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 SJ, Snälltåget to go to Kiel by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Finnair, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Kiel by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stockholm to Kiel:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Sas Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, GetJet Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Stockholm to Kiel often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Gothenburg, Oslo, Berlin. 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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