How much does a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Kiel cost?

The average train ticket price from Berlin to Kiel is R 1 580. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Kiel is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Berlin to Kiel?

A train trip between Berlin and Kiel is around 4h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 44m. This is the time it takes to travel the 296 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Berlin and Kiel?

The number of trains from Berlin to Kiel can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 40. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Berlin to Kiel by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Berlin to Kiel?

When taking the train from Berlin to Kiel, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

Train Berlin to Kiel from R 418 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Kiel on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	20:22	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 23m	00:45	Kiel Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:38	Berlin Hbf	3h 56m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 50m	11:23	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 50m	11:23	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 50m	11:23	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Kiel on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:58	Hauptbahnhof	5h 17m	17:15	Kiel	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	09:42	Berlin Hbf	3h 52m	13:34	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:06	Charlottenburg	5h 9m	17:15	Kiel	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	12:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 50m	17:22	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	12:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 50m	17:22	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Kiel on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:38	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	11:33	Kiel Hbf	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:58	Hauptbahnhof	5h 17m	17:15	Kiel	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 18m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	07:38	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	11:33	Kiel Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 18m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	07:38	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	11:33	Kiel Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 18m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	07:38	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	11:33	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Kiel on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	20:38	Berlin Hbf	4h 4m	00:42	Kiel Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:38	Berlin Hbf	3h 56m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 50m	11:23	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 50m	11:23	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 50m	11:23	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Kiel on 18 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	21:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 56m	02:12	Kiel Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	18:37	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	22:32	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	11:06	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	11:06	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	11:06	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Kiel on 19 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	19:37	Berlin Hbf	3h 59m	23:36	Kiel Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	18:37	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	22:32	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	11:06	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	11:06	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	11:06	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Kiel on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	11:06	Kiel Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	18:37	Berlin Hbf	3h 55m	22:32	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	11:06	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	11:06	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 33m	11:06	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:55 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Berlin to Kiel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 274, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

296 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 387 - R 1 653	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 641 - R 4 756	Average duration4h 16m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 274 - R 877	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511 304 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions on the trip Berlin - Kiel

How much does a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Kiel cost?
The average train ticket price from Berlin to Kiel is R 1 580. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Kiel is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Berlin to Kiel?
A train trip between Berlin and Kiel is around 4h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 44m. This is the time it takes to travel the 296 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Berlin and Kiel?
The number of trains from Berlin to Kiel can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 40. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Berlin to Kiel by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Berlin to Kiel?
When taking the train from Berlin to Kiel, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/11

R 1 659

13/11

R 2 076

Today

R 2 710

15/11

R 2 084

16/11

R 1 248

17/11

R 1 165

18/11

R 998

19/11

R 1 373

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Kiel was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 998

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berlin to Kiel as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 998 to R 4 648 for a train ticket from Berlin to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 998, which is on 2025-11-18.