How to get from Hamburg to Kiel
- 85 km as the crow flies
- 30 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Kiel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 85 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
85 km
Hamburg to Kiel: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Hamburg → Kielbus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Hamburg to Kiel
FlixBus runs 30 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:55 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 30 | 00:55 | 22:55 |
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; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Kiel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Hamburg to Kiel central, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Kiel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Kiel?
The most useful route takes about 1h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Kiel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:55 and the last at 22:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Kiel?
30 a day with FlixBus, between 00:55 and 22:55.
How far is Kiel from Hamburg?
About 85 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Kiel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €6. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Hamburg to Kiel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Hamburg to Kiel without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026