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Compare coach, train and flight for Dortmund to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £383.
Distance: 360 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£65 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £383 Average Price | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 ways to travel from Dortmund to Kiel
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Kiel is a coach with an average price of £33.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kiel:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kiel costing on average £65.
A coach is £350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Kiel costing on average £383.
The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Coach takes on average 7h 13m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Kiel including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 42m sooner (4h 14m by train vs 4h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Kiel
How to get to Kiel from Dortmund by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Kiel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
21:50 14h55 Dortmund 12:45 Kiel £22 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
21:50 14h55 Dortmund 12:45 Kiel £22 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
0:00 6h25 Dortmund 6:25 Kiel £52 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
1:00 12h00 Dortmund 13:00 Kiel £26 1 One-way 0 changes22:50 14h10 Dortmund 13:00 Kiel £36 1 One-way 0 changes
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Best day trips from Kiel by ferry
The most popular day trips by ferry from Kiel are Laboe, Hamburg, Lübeck, Strande and Neumünster. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Kiel on Omio.
Day trip from Kiel to Hamburg by ferry
Why visit Hamburg for the day?
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.
Day trip from Kiel to Lübeck by ferry
Why visit Lübeck for the day?
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.
Day trip from Kiel to Strande by ferry
Day trip from Kiel to Neumünster by ferry
Why visit Neumünster for the day?
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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FAQs: Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Kiel.
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Kiel including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Kiel is a coach with an average price of £33.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kiel:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kiel costing on average £65.
A coach is £350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Kiel costing on average £383.
The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Coach takes on average 7h 13m.
The Dortmund to Kiel distance is approximately 360 km.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Kiel is:
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Kiel as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Kiel:
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Coaches mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, metronom to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by coach.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, GetJet Airlines, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta to go to Kiel by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Kiel with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Kiel often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Gothenburg, Oslo, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kiel and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Dortmund to Kiel, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
To fully experience Kiel, including its maritime museums, the Kiel Canal, and vibrant harbour, a visit of two to three days is recommended.
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