Kiel to Berlin train
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Fastest train times from Kiel to Berlin
Fastest Journey
3 h 9 m
Average
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
295 km
Of the 30 trains that leave Kiel for Berlin every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Kiel to Berlin
 | Distance | 182 miles (294 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 19 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $33 (€31) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or FlixTrain |
Trains from Kiel to Berlin cover the 182 miles (294 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 19 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or FlixTrain. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $33 (€31), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $26 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Kiel to Berlin trains
You can travel by train from Kiel to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $26 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Berlin from Kiel. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Kiel to Berlin train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 3 h 23 min
- Average Price: $26
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 16 a day
Train from Kiel to Berlin
There are 28 daily travel offers by train from Kiel to Berlin. The fastest connection requires a journey time of 3 hours 6 minutes. The route leads via Hamburg with a change there. This connection is available several times a day. at 7.15 am, at 11.15 am, at 6.15 am, with the earliest travel possibility at 4 am. This connection requires a total travel time of 3.20 hours. The cheapest connection requires a total travel time of 3.20 hours. It starts at 17 hours 18 minutes and 19 hours respectively. The last travel possibility exists at 21.45.
Which train companies travel from Kiel to Berlin?
The route by train from Kiel to Berlin is operated only by the Deutsche Bahn, and there are no direct connections. Deutsche Bahn offers connections with one change in Hamburg, connections with three changes and travel routes with four changes.
How long does the train journey from Kiel to Berlin take?
The fastest connection requires a journey time of 3 hours 6 minutes. It is an offer with a changeover that departs at 11 hour 9 minutes. After a travel time of around 1 hours, Hamburg will be reached at 12.20 hours. The changeover time is 10 minutes. The second leg of the journey starts at 12.35 hours. After a travel time of 1 hour 27 minutes, the train reaches Berlin at 14.20. The longest itinerary requires a total travel time of 9.50 hours and includes three transfers. The last possibility to travel is given at 21.45.
How often can you travel by train from Kiel to Berlin?
28 possibilities exist daily. The fastest of these connections provide for a change. The earliest travel possibility is around 4 , the last at 21.45. The late connections at 20.45, 21.30 and 21.45 have significantly longer travel times of 8.30, 9.45 and 9.50
hours.Stations on the line Kiel - Berlin
Hauptbahnhof Kiel. All described train connections depart from Kiel main station. The neobaroque train station, in which a shopping centre is located, is very well embedded in the public transport network.
Hauptbahnhof Berlin. All train connections go to Berlin main station. It is located near the government district and therefore has excellent transport connections around the . The U5 goes from the main station to Alexanderplatz, the U55 goes to Brandenburger Tor. The upper S-Bahn platforms lead to inner-city destinations.
Train tickets from Kiel to Berlin: when to book to save $
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
- Buying your train ticket from Kiel - Berlin 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 3% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Kiel - Berlin with 2 months in advance you save up to about 10% compared to the initial price.
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Travel Tips: Trains from Kiel to Berlin
When taking the train from Kiel to Berlin, you can choose to depart from train stations like Kiel Hbf, Kiel, Hbf Kaistraße and Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Your route can end in train stations such as Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Kiel Hbf, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city center.
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