How to travel from Strasbourg to Kiel

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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 an average ticket price of €92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €92, while a train costs an average of €123.

Distance: 409 miles (659 km)

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Driving

€123

Average price

€92

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Cheapest

€128

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 36m

Average total duration

15h 6m

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30m

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8h 27m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.6kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Strasbourg to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €92.

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

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Kiel costing on average €123.

A bus is €645 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Kiel costing on average €737.

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 15h 36m.

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

The journey is about 1h 2m faster (7h 25m by train vs 8h 27m by car) and roughly €5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€123 vs €128). 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 Strasbourg to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 PM18h35
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    3:10 PMKiel, ZOB
    601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 PM18h35
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    3:10 PMKiel, ZOB
    601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 9591 · ICE 72 · 11280
    1:09 PM7h43
    Strasbourg station
    8:52 PMKiel Hbf
    1661One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn87423 · ICE 2532 · ICE 6 · 11276
    10:52 AM8h00
    Strasbourg station
    6:52 PMKiel Hbf
    941One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn87423 · ICE 2532 · ICE 578
    10:52 AM8h48
    Strasbourg station
    7:40 PMKiel Hbf
    941One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn87417 · ICE 2520 · ICE 770
    9:22 AM8h18
    Strasbourg station
    5:40 PMKiel Hbf
    1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM13h05
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    9:55 PMKiel, ZOB
    671One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE1694 · DE1697
    5:05 PM17h35
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:40 AMHamburg Airport
    8671One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE1694 · DE6521
    5:05 PM17h35
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:40 AMHamburg Airport
    8671One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Strasbourg and Kiel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Strasbourg to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €92.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Kiel costing on average €107.

A bus is €645 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Kiel costing on average €737.

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 17m.

Bus takes on average 15h 36m.

The distance from Strasbourg to Kiel is approximately 409 miles (659 km).
The average frequency per day from Strasbourg to Kiel is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Strasbourg to Kiel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Strasbourg 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
Omio customers who travel from Strasbourg 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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