The distance between Hamburg and Kiel is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 56min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamburg to Kiel by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Kiel Hbf.
Take the bus to Kiel interim central bus station.
There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Kiel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).
The distance between Hamburg and Kiel is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (54 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Hamburg and Kiel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Kiel is to drive which takes around 56min and will set you back approx €16 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Kiel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Kiel. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Kiel with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.
Deutsche Bahn Regional and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hamburg and Kiel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamburg and Kiel. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Kiel with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 30m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Kiel. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Kiel. We recommend that you take the train to Kiel Hbf. instead which will take 1h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hamburg and Kiel. The distance is around 97km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Kiel is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 10m | €20($20) | hourly | 106km (66 miles) |
Bus | 1h 30m | €9($9) | every 3 hours | 98km (61 miles) |
Drive | 56min | €16($16) | on demand | 97km (60 miles) |
VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen
The following major airports near Kiel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.