How to get from Berlin to Kiel
- 294 km as the crow flies
- 36 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 21 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Kiel: bus. The two cities are about 294 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 21 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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294 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €31Reading date not recorded | 4h 20m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 4h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€31Reading date not recorded4h 20m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 54h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Kiel: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin central → Kiel centralbus
FlixBus·4h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Berlin to Kiel
FlixBus runs 36 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:40 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 36 | 03:40 | 23:20 |
All departures
- 03:40
- 04:05
- 04:40
- 05:05
- 05:40
- 06:05
- 06:40
- 07:25
- 07:50
- 08:15
- 08:25
- 08:50
- 09:15
- 09:25
- 09:50
- 10:15
- 12:40
- 13:05
- 13:40
- 14:05
- 14:40
- 15:05
- 15:40
- 20:20
- 20:55
- 21:20
- 21:55
- 22:20
- 22:55
- 23:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Kiel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Berlin central to Kiel central, about 4h 50m. In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Berlin to Kiel: common questions
When is the first bus from Berlin to Kiel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:40 and the last at 23:20, from Berlin Airport BER, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Berlin to Kiel?
36 a day with FlixBus, between 03:40 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Berlin to Kiel leave from?
Berlin Airport BER with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Kiel from Berlin?
About 294 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Berlin to Kiel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Kiel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 21 Sep 2026