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How to get to Kiel from Zurich

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Compare train, coach 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 prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a flight costs an average of £51.

Distance: 781 km

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11h 5m

Average total duration

10h 35m

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15h 40m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.3 - 4.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Zurich to Kiel

How to get to Kiel from Zurich by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Zurich to Kiel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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15:2023h55
Zurich
15:15Kiel
£621One-way
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FlixBus
15:2023h55
Zurich
15:15Kiel
£621One-way
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FlixBus
15:2023h55
Zurich
15:15Kiel
£621One-way
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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.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Zurich to Kiel: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Kiel is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £32 compared to other travel options to Kiel:

Taking a train costs £7 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £40 for the same trip.

A train is £20 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Kiel costing on average £52.

The quickest way to travel from Zurich to Kiel is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Kiel by coach takes 19 h 55 min on average.

Train takes 8 h 44 min on average.

The distance from Zurich to Kiel is approximately 484 miles.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Kiel is:

  • 1 coach a day.
  • 66 flights per day.
  • 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Kiel from Zurich as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Zurich to Kiel:

  • Most travellers board their train from Zurich HB and arrive in Kiel Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Kiel:

  • FlixBus can get you to Kiel by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Zurich to Kiel for £40 on Omio.
  • Eurowings, SWISS, Edelweiss Air or KLM Cityhopper can take you to Kiel by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Eurowings from Zurich to Kiel for £52.
  • Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE or SBB can get you to Kiel by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Kiel for £32 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Kiel with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flights with with 8 direct flights per day.
  • Direct trains with with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Kiel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Zurich and Kiel.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Kiel often also extend their holiday to go to Hamburg, Berlin, Copenhagen, Gothenburg or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kiel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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