How to travel from Berlin to Kiel

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Compare bus and train for Berlin to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 183 miles (295 km)

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$95

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$33

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4h 3m

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3h 33m

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5h 1m

Average total duration

4h 31m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Berlin to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM5h00
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
02:00PMKiel, ZOB
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40PM4h30
Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
04:10AMKiel, ZOB
$301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40PM4h30
Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
04:10AMKiel, ZOB
$301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn56805 · 56854+erixx21016
09:16AM5h00
Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station
02:16PMKiel Hbf
$641One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1702 · S3 · 11216
08:27AM4h54
Berlin Hbf
01:21PMKiel Hbf
$1021One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 604 · ECE 1174 · 11218
09:38AM4h43
Berlin Hbf
02:21PMKiel Hbf
$1301One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:55AM6h05
Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
02:00PMKiel, ZOB
$441One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:20PM4h50
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
04:10AMKiel, ZOB
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:55PM5h15
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
04:10AMKiel, ZOB
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Kiel.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Kiel including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Kiel is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Kiel:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kiel costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Kiel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 56m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Berlin to Kiel is approximately 183 miles (295 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Kiel is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Kiel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Kiel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Kiel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Kiel with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Kiel often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Lübeck, Oslo. 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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