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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £115, while a flight costs an average of £370.
Distance: 755 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£370 Average Price | £115 Average Price Cheapest | £358 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 36m Average total duration 21h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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 London to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Kiel:
A coach is £244 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Kiel costing on average £358.
A coach is £256 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Kiel costing on average £370.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Coach takes on average 21h 36m.
You'll arrive about 9h 42m sooner (2h 42m by flight vs 12h 24m by car). Tickets start at around £370 compared to roughly £32 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.
How to get to Kiel from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London 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.
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 London to Kiel.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Kiel:
A coach is £244 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Kiel costing on average £358.
A coach is £256 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Kiel costing on average £370.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Coach takes on average 21h 36m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Kiel as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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