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Compare coach, train and flight for Zurich to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £77, while a flight costs an average of £400.
Distance: 781 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£165 Average Price | £400 Average Price | £77 Average Price Cheapest | £193 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 54m Average total duration 16h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus 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.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Kiel is a coach with an average price of £71.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Kiel:
A coach is £95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Kiel costing on average £165.
A coach is £330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Kiel costing on average £400.
The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
Coach takes on average 16h 43m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Kiel including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £165 compared to roughly £193 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 9h 42m versus 8h 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Kiel
How to get to Kiel from Zurich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Kiel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 16:2021h25Zurich13:45Kiel£421One-way0 changes
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- 16:2021h25Zurich13:45Kiel£421One-way0 changes
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- 16:2520h35Zurich13:00Kiel£551One-way0 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: Zurich 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 Zurich to Kiel.
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Kiel including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Kiel is a coach with an average price of £71.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Kiel:
A coach is £95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Kiel costing on average £165.
A coach is £330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Kiel costing on average £400.
The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
Coach takes on average 16h 43m.
The Zurich to Kiel distance is approximately 781 km.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Kiel is:
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich 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 Zurich to Kiel:
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Coaches mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by coach.
- Travel with Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal to go to Kiel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Kiel by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Kiel:
- 9 direct flights per day with Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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 Zurich 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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