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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 295 km
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€55 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Kiel to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Kiel to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Berlin
Travel to Berlin 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 Kiel to Berlin.

There are 2 travel options to Berlin from Kiel. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Berlin is a train with an average price of €14.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Berlin:
A train is €1 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Kiel to Berlin costing on average €15.
The fastest way to get to Berlin from Kiel is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 9 min.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Coach takes 4 h 35 min on average.
The distance between Kiel and Berlin is around 294 km.
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Berlin is:
- 14 coaches per day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Kiel and Berlin as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Kiel to Berlin:
- Coaches from Kiel to Berlin most often leave from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Trains most often depart from Kiel at Kiel Hbf and arrive in Berlin at Berlin Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Kiel to Berlin:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Kiel to Berlin tickets on Omio for €15.
- Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can take you to Berlin by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Kiel to Berlin for €14.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kiel to Berlin with the following travel companies:
- 7 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Berlin as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Kiel to Berlin.
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