How to get from Kiel to Berlin
- 294 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h 55m
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
4h 55m
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kiel to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 294 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
294 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €31Reading date not recorded | 7h 12m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 4h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€31Reading date not recorded7h 12m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Sep 264h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Kiel to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Kiel central → Berlin centralbus
FlixBus·4h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Kiel to Berlin
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 15:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 00:30 | 15:25 |
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
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 Sat, Sep 26
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 Kiel to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Kiel central to Berlin central, about 4h 55m. In total it's roughly €21 over 4h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Kiel to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kiel to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 4h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Kiel to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 15:25, from Kiel central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kiel to Berlin?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 15:25.
Which station does the bus from Kiel to Berlin leave from?
Kiel central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Berlin from Kiel?
About 294 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kiel to Berlin cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Kiel to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Kiel to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Berlin?
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.
Other ways people search Kiel to Berlin
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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