Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Berlin to Kiel?

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.

Which travel companies can get me from Berlin to Kiel?

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, České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Kiel by train.

Can I find a direct route between Berlin and Kiel?

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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet.

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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 €18. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 295 km

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Most popular Train	Bus
€75 Average price	€28 Average price Cheapest
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions
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Direct Options	Direct Options

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from 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.

FlixBus
4:00 PM4h55
Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
8:55 PMKiel, ZOB
€381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
4:00 PM4h55
Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
8:55 PMKiel, ZOB
€381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ICE 506
5:37 PM3h03
Berlin Hbf
8:40 PMKiel Hbf
€821One-way
0 transfers

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Bus

Flight

ICE 608 · 11208
5:29 AM3h52
Berlin Hbf
9:21 AMKiel Hbf
€671One-way
1 transfer
RJ 174
6:34 PM3h06
Berlin Hbf
9:40 PMKiel Hbf
€731One-way
0 transfers
ICE 504 · 11236
7:37 PM3h54
Berlin Hbf
11:31 PMKiel Hbf
€791One-way
1 transfer

FlixBus
3:40 PM5h15
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
8:55 PMKiel, ZOB
€381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
3:05 PM5h50
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
8:55 PMKiel, ZOB
€381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:40 PM4h30
Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
4:10 AMKiel, ZOB
€561One-way
0 transfers

BA991 · BA970
3:00 PM7h35
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:35 PMHamburg Airport
€6441One-way
1 transfer
BA970+BA7026
2:25 PM8h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:35 PMHamburg Airport
€6811One-way
1 transfer
BA987 · BA966
11:05 AM5h50
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
4:55 PMHamburg Airport
€7561One-way
1 transfer

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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.

There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Kiel including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Kiel is a bus with an average price of €28.

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

A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kiel costing on average €75.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Kiel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The Berlin to Kiel distance is approximately 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 train and bus 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, České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet.

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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