How to get from Kiel to Copenhagen
- 216 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
5h 20m
direct
Bus
€22
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kiel to Copenhagen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 216 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
216 km
Kiel to Copenhagen: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Kiel central → Copenhagen Busterminalbus
FlixBus·5h 20m
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 Copenhagen
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 00:15 | 23:15 |
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 Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kiel to Copenhagen works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Kiel central to Copenhagen Busterminal, about 5h 20m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Kiel to Copenhagen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kiel to Copenhagen?
The most useful route takes about 5h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Kiel to Copenhagen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:15, from Kiel central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kiel to Copenhagen?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:15.
Which station does the bus from Kiel to Copenhagen leave from?
Kiel central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Copenhagen from Kiel?
About 216 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kiel to Copenhagen cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Kiel to Copenhagen?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Kiel to Copenhagen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Copenhagen?
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