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Compare train and coach for Groningen to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 265 km
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£47 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Kiel
How to get to Kiel from Groningen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Kiel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Bus 72007 · 4419 · ICE 614 · ICE 772Cheapest
Bus 72007 · 4419 · ICE 614 · ICE 772Fastest
Bus 72007 · 4419 · ICE 614 · ICE 772Other options
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37835 · Bus 72016 · 4423 · ICE 612
Bus 72016 · 4423 · ICE 612 · ICE 770
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FAQs: Groningen 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 Groningen to Kiel.

There are 2 travel options between Groningen and Kiel. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Kiel from Groningen is by taking a train, which costs on average £17.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Groningen to Kiel:
A train is £4 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £22 from Groningen to Kiel.
The fastest way to get to Kiel from Groningen is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 12 min.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 6 h 25 min of travel time.
The distance between Groningen and Kiel is around 164 miles.
The average frequency per day from Groningen to Kiel is:
- 1 coach a day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Groningen and Kiel as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Groningen to Kiel:
The following travel companies offer services from Groningen to Kiel:
- FlixBus can get you to Kiel by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Groningen to Kiel for £22 on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic for trains to Kiel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Groningen to Kiel tickets on Omio for £17.
Yes, there are direct routes from Groningen to Kiel with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Kiel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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