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

The cheapest way to get from Bremen to Kiel is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bremen to Kiel is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Bremen and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bremen Fernbusterminal and arriving at Kiel central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bremen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Bremen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Bremen Hbf and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Bremen to Kiel?

The distance between Bremen and Kiel is 222 km. The road distance is 206.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bremen to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €45 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Bremen to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bremen to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bremen to Kiel train from?

Bremen to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bremen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bremen to Kiel?

The best way to get from Bremen to Kiel is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Bremen to Kiel bus arrive?

Bremen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Bremen to Kiel train arrive?

Bremen to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bremen to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bremen to Kiel is 206 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Bremen to Kiel.

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

Book your Bremen to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Kiel.

Can I share a ride from Bremen to Kiel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bremen and Kiel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bremen to Kiel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 4 ways to get from Bremen to Kiel by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2h 25m
€48–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
3h 15m
€13–22
Drive 206.4 km
1. Drive from Bremen to Kielcar 206.4 km
1h 54m
€29–42
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Bremen to Kielrideshare 206.6 km
2h 42m
€13

Bremen to Kiel by train

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2h 25mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.3 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Bremen, Germany and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Bremen Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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