How to get from Munich to Kiel
- 695 km as the crow flies
- 2 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 Munich to Kiel: train, bus. The two cities are about 695 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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695 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €174Older observation | 11h 35m3 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €53Reading date not recorded | 9h 39m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €46Omio catalogue, Sep 29 | 13h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€174Older observation11h 35m · 3 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€53Reading date not recorded9h 39m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€46Omio catalogue, Sep 2913h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Kiel: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich → Hamburgtrain
Deutsche Bahn·6h 36m - 2Hamburg → Kielbus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Munich to Kiel
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:15 and the last at 10:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 09:15 | 10:15 |
All departures
- 09:15
- 10:15
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 Tue, Sep 29
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnMunich-HamburgBook →FlixBusHamburg-Kiel, Berlin central-Lübeck, Lübeck-Kiel, Munich central-Kiel centralBook →
LufthansaMunich Airport-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →Local busBerlin Brandenburg-Berlin centralSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, Lufthansa, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Kiel works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Munich to Hamburg, about 6h 36m. Transfer in Hamburg and continue by FlixBus bus on to Kiel central (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €53 over 9h 39m, 1 transfer.
Munich to Kiel: common questions
When is the first bus from Munich to Kiel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:15 and the last at 10:15, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Kiel?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 09:15 and 10:15.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Kiel leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Munich to Kiel?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Kiel from Munich?
About 695 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Munich to Kiel?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, Lufthansa, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich 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.
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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: Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026