How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel, Germany
The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kiel → Freiburg im Breisgau if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Mannheim Hbf, plane
Take the train to Mannheim Hbf and then to Frankfurt then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Kiel Hbf.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€380($380)
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Train
Take the train to Kiel Hbf.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€170($170)
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Bus
Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Kiel interim central bus station.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€49($49)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel is around 790km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 721km (448 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 55m.
Deutsche Bahn, Erixx and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel. We recommend that you take the bus to Basel Euroairport FR then fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Kiel Hbf. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Kiel is Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Kiel. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel. The distance is around 852km (530 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Mannheim Hbf, plane + 6 similar | 4h 25m | €380($380) | every 3 hours | 790km (491 miles) |
| Train to Basel SBB, plane | 4h 55m | €330($330) | every 3 hours | 974km (605 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 5m | €240($240) | every 3 hours | 900km (559 miles) |
| Train to Mannheim Hbf, plane | 5h 10m | €340($340) | every 20 mins | 818km (508 miles) |
| Train to Karlsruhe Hbf, plane | 5h 20m | €240($240) | hourly | 898km (558 miles) |
| Train to Karlsruhe Hbf, plane | 5h 45m | €300($300) | every 20 mins | 937km (582 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 50m | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 886km (550 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €170($170) | every 20 mins | 870km (541 miles) |
| Train via Lueneburg | 8h 25m | €145($145) | 6 times a week | 890km (553 miles) |
Bus | 12h 30m | €49($49) | once daily | 894km (556 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €140($140) | on demand | 852km (530 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel
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Airports near Kiel
The following major airports near Kiel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Kiel
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Kiel
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Kiel