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What is the best way to travel from Kiel to Hamburg?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Hamburg from Kiel. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
1h 15m
£6
£10
5
Train
1h 3m
£6
£21
122
Car
0h 55m
£6
£6
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Hamburg from Kiel?

You can reach Hamburg with just £6 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £6
Wednesday
from £6
Thursday
Friday
from £7
Saturday
from £6
Sunday
from £9
Monday
from £7

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 8m
    0
    10:11
    Kiel
    Central Station
    11:19
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 8m
    0
    14:11
    Kiel
    Central Station
    15:19
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 16m
    0
    09:05
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:21
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 14m
    0
    09:37
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:51
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    08:50
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    10:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    22:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    23:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:30
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    16:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    08:50
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    10:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    22:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    23:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:30
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

    • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 8m
    0
    10:11
    Kiel
    Central Station
    11:19
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 19m
    0
    00:05
    Kiel
    Central Station
    01:24
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 16m
    0
    09:05
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:21
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 14m
    0
    09:37
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:51
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Kiel
    09:00
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £6

    • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    22:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    23:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    16:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:30
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 9m
    0
    07:16
    Kiel
    Central Station
    08:25
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 9m
    0
    10:16
    Kiel
    Central Station
    11:25
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 14m
    0
    00:05
    Kiel
    Central Station
    01:19
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    08:50
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    10:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    16:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    22:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    23:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 3m
    0
    14:16
    Kiel
    Central Station
    15:19
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 45m
    0
    08:03
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:48
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 43m
    0
    08:05
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:48
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 18m
    0
    12:03
    Kiel
    Central Station
    14:21
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    08:50
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    10:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    16:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    22:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    23:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

What are the fastest trips from Kiel to Hamburg?

You can get to Hamburg from Kiel in just 0h 55m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 1h 8m
Wednesday
from 1h 15m
Thursday
Friday
from 1h 8m
Saturday
from 0h 55m
Sunday
from 1h 3m
Monday
from 1h 15m

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 8m
    0
    10:11
    Kiel
    Central Station
    11:19
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 8m
    0
    14:11
    Kiel
    Central Station
    15:19
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 14m
    0
    09:37
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:51
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 14m
    0
    10:37
    Kiel
    Central Station
    11:51
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:30
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    22:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    23:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    08:50
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    10:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 8m
    0
    10:11
    Kiel
    Central Station
    11:19
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 14m
    0
    09:37
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:51
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 14m
    0
    10:37
    Kiel
    Central Station
    11:51
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 16m
    0
    09:05
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:21
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:30
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    16:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    22:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    23:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Kiel
    09:00
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £6

    • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 9m
    0
    07:16
    Kiel
    Central Station
    08:25
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 9m
    0
    10:16
    Kiel
    Central Station
    11:25
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 14m
    0
    00:05
    Kiel
    Central Station
    01:19
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29

    • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:30
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    22:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    23:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    16:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 3m
    0
    14:16
    Kiel
    Central Station
    15:19
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 18m
    0
    12:03
    Kiel
    Central Station
    14:21
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 43m
    0
    08:05
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:48
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 45m
    0
    08:03
    Kiel
    Central Station
    10:48
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15

    • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:30
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    16:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    22:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    23:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:30
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    16:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    22:25
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    23:55
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Kiel
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Kiel to Hamburg

What are the most popular stations in Kiel and Hamburg?

In Kiel, you will usually depart from Central Station, Norwegenkai Bus Stop or Central Bus Station, while in Hamburg you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Dammtor Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Hamburg from Kiel? With 7 connections between 3 Carpool, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Kiel and Hamburg, you can pay as low as £6 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Hamburg in just 0h 55m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Kiel and Hamburg are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Kiel and Hamburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kronshagen or to Hamburg Airport, and look at flights from , and landing at Hamburg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Kiel to Hamburg?

The most popular companies between Kiel and Hamburg, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Kiel to Hamburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kiel to Hamburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Kiel to Hamburg

How can I reach Hamburg from Kiel?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Carpool, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Hamburg from Kiel.

How far is Hamburg from Kiel?

The distance between Kiel and Hamburg is 86.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kiel and Hamburg?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 15 kgs, and a flight 21 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kiel to Hamburg?

You can get to Hamburg with just £6 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Hamburg?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Hamburg in just 0h 55m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Kiel and to Hamburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Kiel and to Hamburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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