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 $91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. 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 $91, while a flight costs an average of $123.

Distance: 457 miles (736 km)

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$91

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$123

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$97

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$334

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(fuel + tolls)

12h 44m

Average total duration

12h 14m

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4h 22m

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2h 22m

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13h 5m

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12h 35m

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10h 27m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

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Eurowings

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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 $94 (€77).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Kiel costing on average $98 (€80).

A train is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kiel costing on average $125 (€103).

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 22m.

Bus takes on average 13h 5m.

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.

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from Stockholm to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SJX2 533+Deutsche BahnR 1107 · ECE 1199 · IC 5767
    12:23 PM11h28
    Stockholm Central Station
    11:51 PMKiel Hbf
    $811One-way
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • SJX2 533+Deutsche BahnR 1107 · ECE 1199 · IC 5767
    12:23 PM11h28
    Stockholm Central Station
    11:51 PMKiel Hbf
    $811One-way
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD84513
    12:45 PM1h30
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    2:15 PMHamburg Airport
    $3931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJX2 531+Deutsche BahnR 1099 · IC 867 · IC 5767
    11:20 AM12h31
    Stockholm Central Station
    11:51 PMKiel Hbf
    $811One-way
    5 transfers
  • SJX2 547+Deutsche BahnR 1007 · RJ 383+Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft11911
    7:20 PM15h37
    Stockholm Central Station
    10:57 AMKiel Hbf
    $971One-way
    3 transfers
  • SJX2 547+Deutsche BahnR 1165 · IC 70107 · IC 5753
    7:20 PM14h31
    Stockholm Central Station
    9:51 AMKiel Hbf
    $1091One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 PM19h55
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    12:00 PMKiel, ZOB
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM22h30
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    9:55 PMKiel, ZOB
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 AM18h10
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    4:05 AMKiel, ZOB
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2298 · SN2623
    6:30 AM4h20
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    10:50 AMHamburg Airport
    $2811One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1226 · KL1751
    8:55 PM11h00
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    7:55 AMHamburg Airport
    $3201One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA771 · BA970
    11:30 AM11h05
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    10:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $3271One-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.

FAQs
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 $94 (€77).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Kiel costing on average $98 (€80).

A train is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kiel costing on average $125 (€103).

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 22m.

Bus takes on average 13h 5m.

The distance from Stockholm to Kiel is approximately 457 miles (736 km).
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Kiel is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 4 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, Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Sas Airways, KLM, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, KLM Cityhopper, Finnair to go to Kiel by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stockholm to Kiel with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Snälltåget.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation.
Omio customers who travel from Stockholm 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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