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Compare train and bus 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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Kiel:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kiel costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Kiel
How to get from Berlin to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:00 PM4h55Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)8:55 PMKiel, ZOB$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:00 PM4h55Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)8:55 PMKiel, ZOB$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 5065:37 PM3h03Berlin Hbf8:40 PMKiel Hbf$681One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 504 · 112847:37 PM3h13Berlin Hbf10:50 PMKiel Hbf$401One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1540 · ICE 1080 · 1120611:51 PM8h30Berlin Hbf8:21 AMKiel Hbf$421One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus4:31 PM5h24Berlin Spandau9:55 PMKiel, ZOB$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:40 PM5h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:55 PMKiel, ZOB$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:05 PM5h50Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:55 PMKiel, ZOB$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:40 PM4h30Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)4:10 AMKiel, ZOB$511One-way0 transfers
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BA70262:15 PM8h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:35 PMHamburg Airport$7061One-way1 transfer- BA991 · BA9683:00 PM4h55Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:55 PMHamburg Airport$7131One-way1 transfer
- BA991 · BA9703:00 PM7h35Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:35 PMHamburg Airport$7131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Kiel:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kiel costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kiel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, FlixTrain, České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Kiel by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet.
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