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What is the best way to travel from Berlin to Kiel?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Trains and Buses for the journey to Kiel from Berlin. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 30m
$21
$28
8
Train
4h 11m
$31
$42
120
Car
3h 40m
$22
$30
3

What is the cheapest way to reach Kiel from Berlin?

You can get to Kiel with just $21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $22
Saturday
from $29
Sunday
from $29
Monday
from $22
Tuesday
from $21
Wednesday
from $27
Thursday
from $27

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Berlin
    10:10 AM
    Kiel
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $22
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Berlin
    3:00 PM
    Kiel
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $29
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Berlin
    7:10 PM
    Kiel
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $39

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:00 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    2:45 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:15 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 49m
    0
    12:08 AM
    Berlin
    Gesundbrunnen Train Station
    7:57 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 11m
    0
    8:24 PM
    Berlin
    Gesundbrunnen Train Station
    12:35 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 42m
    0
    9:23 PM
    Berlin
    Gesundbrunnen Train Station
    2:05 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 29m
    0
    11:28 PM
    Berlin
    Gesundbrunnen Train Station
    7:57 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Berlin
    Alt-Tegel Train Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 46m
    0
    12:11 AM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    7:57 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $34
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 35m
    0
    12:22 AM
    Berlin
    Central Station
    7:57 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $34
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 44m
    0
    10:14 PM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    2:58 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 40m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    5:55 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    2:45 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    2:45 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 23m
    0
    12:11 AM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    8:34 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 12m
    0
    12:22 AM
    Berlin
    Central Station
    8:34 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 53m
    0
    5:16 AM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    10:09 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 47m
    0
    9:13 PM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    2:00 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $34

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:15 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:15 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 15m
    0
    3:42 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    8:57 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $54
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 53m
    0
    6:23 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    12:16 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $57
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 39m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    9:34 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $71
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 28m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    11:23 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $76

What are the fastest trips from Berlin to Kiel?

You can get to Kiel from Berlin in just 3h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Friday
from 3h 40m
Saturday
from 4h 11m
Sunday
from 4h 20m
Monday
from 4h 30m
Tuesday
from 4h 30m
Wednesday
from 5h 50m
Thursday
from 4h 39m

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Berlin
    10:10 AM
    Kiel
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $22
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Berlin
    3:00 PM
    Kiel
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $29
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Berlin
    7:10 PM
    Kiel
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $39

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 11m
    0
    8:24 PM
    Berlin
    Gesundbrunnen Train Station
    12:35 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 42m
    0
    9:23 PM
    Berlin
    Gesundbrunnen Train Station
    2:05 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 49m
    0
    12:08 AM
    Berlin
    Gesundbrunnen Train Station
    7:57 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 29m
    0
    11:28 PM
    Berlin
    Gesundbrunnen Train Station
    7:57 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:15 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:00 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    2:45 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 20m
    0
    10:38 PM
    Berlin
    Central Station
    2:58 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 44m
    0
    10:14 PM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    2:58 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 40m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    5:55 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 35m
    0
    12:22 AM
    Berlin
    Central Station
    7:57 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $34
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Berlin
    Alt-Tegel Train Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    2:45 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Berlin
    Sudkreuz Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Berlin
    Alt-Tegel Train Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    2:45 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Berlin
    Alt-Tegel Train Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    2:45 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Berlin
    Central Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 44m
    0
    10:14 PM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    2:58 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $34
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 47m
    0
    9:13 PM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    2:00 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $34
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 53m
    0
    5:16 AM
    Berlin
    Ostbahnhof
    10:09 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 12m
    0
    12:22 AM
    Berlin
    Central Station
    8:34 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $31

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:15 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 39m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    9:34 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $71
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 15m
    0
    3:42 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    8:57 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $54
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 28m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    11:23 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $76
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 53m
    0
    6:23 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport Train Station
    12:16 AM
    Kiel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $57
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:10 AM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:15 PM
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Berlin to Kiel

What are the most popular stations in Berlin and Kiel?

In Berlin, you will usually depart from Central Station, Ostbahnhof or Sudkreuz Station, while in Kiel you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Norwegenkai Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Kiel from Berlin? With 6 connections between 3 Carpool, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Berlin and Kiel, you can pay as low as $21 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Kiel in just 3h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Berlin and Kiel are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Berlin and Kiel is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Marzahn or to Kronshagen, and look at flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Berlin to Kiel?

The most popular companies between Berlin and Kiel, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Berlin to Kiel

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Berlin to Kiel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Berlin to Kiel

How can I reach Kiel from Berlin?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Carpool, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Kiel from Berlin.

How far is Kiel from Berlin?

The distance between Berlin and Kiel is 183.8 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Berlin and Kiel?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 50 kgs, and a flight 73 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Berlin to Kiel?

You can get to Kiel with just $21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Kiel?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Kiel in just 3h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Berlin and to Kiel

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Berlin and to Kiel. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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