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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. 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 coach costs an average of £60, while a flight costs an average of £345.
Distance: 549 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£119 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £345 Average Price | £96 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Kiel:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Kiel costing on average £119.
A coach is £285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Kiel costing on average £345.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Coach takes on average 12h 40m.
Tickets start at around £119 compared to roughly £96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£23. The journey takes 7h 41m versus 6h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Kiel from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Brussels to Kiel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Kiel are Hamburg, Lübeck and Neumünster. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Kiel on Omio.
Hamburg is Germany's great port city, known for its harbour, canals and maritime character. Historic warehouse districts sit alongside modern architecture, while music, nightlife and waterside neighbourhoods give the city an energetic but grounded feel.
Lübeck is known for its Hanseatic past, brick Gothic churches and marzipan tradition. Its UNESCO-listed old town, set between waterways, feels historic, compact and quietly maritime.
Neumünster is a practical city in Schleswig-Holstein known for its textile past and modern outlet shopping. Parks, galleries, and Vicelinkirche give it a grounded northern German character beyond its commercial side.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Kiel:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Kiel costing on average £119.
A coach is £285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Kiel costing on average £345.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Coach takes on average 12h 40m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Kiel as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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