How far is Hamburg from Kiel?

Hamburg and Kiel are 54 miles (87 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Hamburg to Kiel leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Kiel (ZOB am Hbf). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Hamburg to Kiel from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	1h 21m	1:20am	Kiel	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	5:15pm	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	Fastest
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	1h 21m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	5:15pm	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	1h 21m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	5:15pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	1h 21m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	5:15pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Kiel on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	4:10am	Kiel	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	1h 21m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	9:00pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 50m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg 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 1 hour and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

54 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $50	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $33	Average Duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $14	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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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 Hamburg and Kiel?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Kiel

A - Kiel (ZOB am Hbf)

B - Bushaltestelle Kiel

C - Raiffeisenstraße

D - Norwegenkai

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Kiel by bus

How far is Hamburg from Kiel?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$15

11/17

$11

Today

$10

11/19

$9

11/20

$8

11/21

$9

11/22

No data

11/23

$9

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Kiel was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $36 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-20.