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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £61 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 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, while a flight costs an average of £389.
Distance: 462 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£105 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest | £389 Average Price | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Kiel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Kiel:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Kiel costing on average £105.
A coach is £329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Kiel costing on average £389.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Coach takes on average 11h 30m.
Tickets start at around £105 compared to roughly £94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£10. The journey takes 6h 49m versus 5h 57m 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 Rotterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rotterdam 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, Laboe, Lübeck, Strande 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 Rotterdam to Kiel.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Kiel:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Kiel costing on average £105.
A coach is £329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Kiel costing on average £389.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Coach takes on average 11h 30m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Kiel as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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