How to get from Kiel to Hamburg
- 85 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 10m
- 27 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 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kiel to Hamburg: bus. The two cities are about 85 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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85 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €23Reading date not recorded | 3h 10m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Reading date not recorded | 1h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€23Reading date not recorded3h 10m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€7Reading date not recorded1h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Kiel to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Kiel → Hamburgbus
FlixBus·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Kiel to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 27 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 22:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 27 | 00:30 | 22:25 |
All departures
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 02:10
- 02:30
- 03:10
- 03:20
- 04:10
- 04:20
- 06:50
- 07:50
- 08:50
- 13:25
- 14:25
- 15:25
- 20:25
- 21:25
- 22:25
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
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, erixx, DB Regio AG Nord; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kiel to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Kiel central to Hamburg, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Kiel to Hamburg: common questions
When is the first bus from Kiel to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 22:25, from Kiel central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kiel to Hamburg?
27 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 22:25.
Which station does the bus from Kiel to Hamburg leave from?
Kiel central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Kiel?
About 85 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Kiel to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, erixx, DB Regio AG Nord.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Hamburg?
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.
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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: 25 Sep 2026