How to travel from Trier to Kiel

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Trier to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Trier to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 $96, while a flight costs an average of $507.

Distance: 348 miles (561 km)

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$507

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$169

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$96

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$124

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4h 19m

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2h 19m

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8h 50m

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14h 3m

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13h 33m

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7h 53m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Trier to Kiel is a bus with an average price of $96.

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

A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Kiel costing on average $169.

A bus is $411 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Kiel costing on average $507.

The fastest way to travel from Trier to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 50m.

Bus takes on average 14h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Trier and Kiel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Trier to Kiel among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 34m sooner (2h 19m by flight vs 7h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $507 compared to roughly $124 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Trier to Kiel

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

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

  • FlixBus
    2:35 AM22h45
    Trier
    1:20 AMKiel
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

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  • FlixBus
    2:35 AM22h45
    Trier
    1:20 AMKiel
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:35 AM22h45
    Trier
    1:20 AMKiel
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Trier 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 Trier to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Trier and Kiel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Trier to Kiel is a bus with an average price of $96.

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

A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Kiel costing on average $169.

A bus is $411 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Kiel costing on average $507.

The fastest way to travel from Trier to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 50m.

Bus takes on average 14h 3m.

The distance from Trier to Kiel is approximately 348 miles (561 km).
The average frequency per day from Trier to Kiel is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier 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 Trier to Kiel:
  • Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
  • Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Trier to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair to go to Kiel by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
Omio customers who travel from Trier 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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