What's the distance between Hamburg and Kiel by coach?

The journey from Hamburg to Kiel by coach covers an approximate distance of 54 miles (87 km).

How can I get from Hamburg to Kiel without driving?

You can reach Kiel from Hamburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Hamburg to Kiel from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Kiel on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	21:00	Kiel	Cheapest
	Bus	13:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	14:45	Kiel	Fastest

Next departures from Hamburg to Kiel on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	21:00	Kiel	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	04:10	Kiel	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	14:45	Kiel	No tags
Bus	15:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	17:15	Kiel	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Kiel on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	21:00	Kiel	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	04:10	Kiel	Fastest
Bus	23:59	HAM Airport	1h 21m	01:20	Kiel	No tags
Bus	13:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	14:45	Kiel	No tags
Bus	15:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	17:15	Kiel	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Kiel on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:55	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	04:10	Kiel	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:59	HAM Airport	1h 21m	01:20	Kiel	No tags
Bus	13:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	14:45	Kiel	No tags
Bus	15:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	17:15	Kiel	No tags
Bus	19:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	21:00	Kiel	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Kiel on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:55	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	04:10	Kiel	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:59	HAM Airport	1h 21m	01:20	Kiel	No tags
Bus	13:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	14:45	Kiel	No tags
Bus	15:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	17:15	Kiel	No tags
Bus	19:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	21:00	Kiel	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Kiel on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:55	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 15m	04:10	Kiel	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:59	HAM Airport	1h 21m	01:20	Kiel	No tags
Bus	13:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	14:45	Kiel	No tags
Bus	19:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 30m	21:00	Kiel	No tags
Bus	23:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h 50m	01:20	Kiel	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg 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 1 hour and with fares starting at just £3, 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£9 - £37	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £21	Average duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £10	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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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 travelling by bus from Hamburg to Kiel

What's the distance between Hamburg and Kiel by coach?
The journey from Hamburg to Kiel by coach covers an approximate distance of 54 miles (87 km).
How can I get from Hamburg to Kiel without driving?
You can reach Kiel from Hamburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£12

17/11

£9

Today

£8

19/11

£7

20/11

£7

21/11

£7

22/11

No data

23/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Kiel was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £28 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 £7, which is on 2025-11-20.