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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring immersive displays and ancient art on Museum Island.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel Hbf to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 20 trains that leave Kiel Hbf for Berlin Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 293 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain
11285 · ICE 809
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FlixTrain
11287 · RJ 479
11231 · ICE 609
RJ 173
11269 · RJ 177
11265 · RJ 383
11261 · RJ 175
ICE 507Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $257.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel Hbf to Berlin Hbf:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $225 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $257 (€210).
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.63 (€-10.34). The journey takes 3h 40m versus 3h 27m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Kiel Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11253 · ICE 703 | Delayed 4:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 3h46 | 6:18 AM 6:18 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:10 AM Kiel, ZOB | 5h31 | 9:41 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 173 | Delayed 5:49 AM Kiel Hbf | 3h01 | 7:05 AM 7:05 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11247 · ICE 91 | Delayed 6:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 3h46 | 8:06 AM 8:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 507 | Delayed 7:04 AM Kiel Hbf | 3h18 | 8:37 AM 8:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11209 · RJ 175 | Delayed 7:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 3h14 | 9:06 AM 9:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11261 · ICE 707 | Delayed 8:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 3h46 | 10:06 AM 10:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11211 · ICE 509 | Delayed 8:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 3h45 | 10:37 AM 10:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11215 · ICE 601 | Delayed 10:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 3h45 | 12:37 PM 12:37 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11217 · RJ 177 | Delayed 11:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 3h14 | 1:06 PM 1:06 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11219 · ICE 603 | Delayed 12:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 3h45 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11223 · ICE 605 | Delayed 2:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 3h45 | 4:37 PM 4:37 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11225 · RJ 179 | Delayed 3:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 3h13 | 5:05 PM 5:05 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11227 · ICE 607 | Delayed 4:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 3h45 | 6:37 PM 6:37 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11281 · ICE 873 | Delayed 6:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 3h19 | 7:39 PM 7:39 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11231 · ICE 609 | Delayed 6:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 3h45 | 8:37 PM 8:37 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11285 · ICE 809 | Delayed 8:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 3h46 | 10:06 PM 10:06 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11287 · RJ 479 | Delayed 9:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 3h48 | 11:08 PM 11:08 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Kiel Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:10, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 2:10 AM |
Last train 7:05 PM |
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