What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Kiel?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Kiel is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Kiel is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Freiburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Basel Sbb, Karlsruhe Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Bern to Kiel?

The distance between Bern and Kiel is 892 km. The road distance is 990.4 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Kiel without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 13h 55m and costs €250 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Kiel?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Bern to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Kiel bus from?

Bern to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Kiel train from?

Bern to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Kiel?

The best way to get from Bern to Kiel is to train which takes 13h 55m and costs €250 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Bern to Kiel bus arrive?

Bern to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Bern to Kiel train arrive?

Bern to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Kiel is 990 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Bern to Kiel.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Kiel?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Kiel?

Book your Bern to Kiel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1623+ hotels available in Kiel.

Bern to Kiel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Kiel by train, plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Basel, fly to Hamburg Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
3. Take the bus from Hamburg Airport to Kiel central bus stationbus
7h 2m
€89–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Freiburgbus
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Hamburg central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
16h 45m
€67–127
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
13h 55m
€255–568
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
13h 44m
€100–258
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the bus from Hamburg Airport to Kiel central bus stationbus
6h 52m
€120–325
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 53m
€226–545
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Freiburgbus
2. Take the night train from Freiburg Hbf to Lüneburgnighttrain
3. Take the train from Lueneburg to Luebeck Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Luebeck Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re / ...
16h 12m
€169–578
Drive 990.4 km
1. Drive from Bern to Kielcar 990.4 km
8h 23m
€172–248
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
8h 27m
€181–246

Bern to Kiel by train

6Weekly Trains

13h 55mAverage Duration

€255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 892.4 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Bern to Kiel Hbf via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Kiel central bus station via Freiburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 16h 45m.

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