What is the travel distance from Berlin to Kiel?

About 184 miles (296 km) separate Berlin and Kiel.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Kiel?

The majority of buses traveling from Berlin to Kiel start their journey at Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB) and wind up at Kiel (ZOB am Hbf). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Berlin to Kiel from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:20pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 50m	4:10am	Kiel	Cheapest
		11:40pm	Alt-Tegel	4h 30m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	2:45pm	Kiel	Cheapest
	11:40pm	Alt-Tegel	4h 30m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
	4:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:58am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 17m	5:15pm	Kiel	No tags
	11:20pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 50m	4:10am	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	2:45pm	Kiel	Cheapest
11:40pm	Alt-Tegel	4h 30m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
4:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags
11:20pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 50m	4:10am	Kiel	No tags
10:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	2:45pm	Kiel	Cheapest
11:40pm	Alt-Tegel	4h 30m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
4:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags
11:20pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 50m	4:10am	Kiel	No tags
10:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:20pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 50m	4:10am	Kiel	Cheapest
11:40pm	Alt-Tegel	4h 30m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
9:45am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
4:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags
10:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:20pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 50m	4:10am	Kiel	Cheapest
11:40pm	Alt-Tegel	4h 30m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
9:45am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
4:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags
10:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	2:45pm	Kiel	Cheapest
11:40pm	Alt-Tegel	4h 30m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
4:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags
11:20pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 50m	4:10am	Kiel	No tags
10:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	2:45pm	Kiel	Cheapest
	11:40pm	Alt-Tegel	4h 30m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
	4:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:58am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 17m	5:15pm	Kiel	No tags
	11:20pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 50m	4:10am	Kiel	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:19 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Kiel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

184 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $95	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $273	Average Duration4h 16m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $51	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,326 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Kiel?

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

B - Berlin Südkreuz

C - Alt-Tegel

D - Alexanderplatz

E - Wannsee

F - Zoo

Stops in Kiel

A - Kiel (ZOB am Hbf)

B - Bushaltestelle Kiel

C - Raiffeisenstraße

D - Norwegenkai

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Kiel by bus

What is the travel distance from Berlin to Kiel?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Kiel?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$28

11/15

$60

Today

$47

11/17

$27

11/18

$25

11/19

$24

11/20

$23

11/21

$25

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Kiel was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $82 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-20.