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Compare bus, train, and flight for Strasbourg to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$150 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg 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 Strasbourg to Kiel:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Kiel costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Kiel costing on average $208 (€170).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Strasbourg to Kiel
How to get from Strasbourg to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:50 AM13h05Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile9:55 PMKiel, ZOB$821One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:50 AM13h05Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile9:55 PMKiel, ZOB$821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
87431 · ICE 72 · RJ 1741:22 PM8h18Strasbourg station9:40 PMKiel Hbf$1401One-way2 transfers
Other options
87439 · ECE 4 · 11186 · 112863:22 PM8h36Strasbourg station11:58 PMKiel Hbf$1401One-way3 transfers
87439 · ECE 4 · 112383:22 PM8h59Strasbourg station12:21 AMKiel Hbf$1401One-way2 transfers
ICE 576 · 11284+
TGV 95831:55 PM8h55Strasbourg station10:50 PMKiel Hbf$1611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM18h35Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile3:10 PMKiel, ZOB$1151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Kiel:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Kiel costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Kiel costing on average $208 (€170).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg and Kiel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
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