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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Kiel is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Kiel central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Kiel Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Munich to Kiel?

The distance between Munich and Kiel is 860 km. The road distance is 819 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Kiel without a car is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Munich to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Munich to Kiel?

The best way to get from Munich to Kiel is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train via Göttingen, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Munich to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Kiel train arrive?

Munich to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Göttingen station.

Can I drive from Munich to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Kiel is 819 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Munich to Kiel.

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

Book your Munich to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Munich 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 Munich to Kiel?

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

Munich to Kiel - 10 ways to travel via train, car train, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Munich to Kiel by car train, car, bus, night train, train, rideshare, or plane

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

Car train, drive
best
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Hamburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
5h 34m
€114–822
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
13h 35m
€40–75
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bordesholmtrain Re70 / ...
11h 27m
€86–303
Drive 819 km
1. Drive from Munich to Kielcar 819 km
8h 7m
€114–165
Train via Göttingen
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Göttingentrain 25
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Kiel Hbftrain 22
7h 49m
€58–124
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain 28
7h 52m
€60–150
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Kielrideshare 819.2 km
10h 9m
€41
Fly Munich International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
4h 52m
€80–232
Fly Munich International Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 50m
€117–343
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 50m
€97–372

Munich to Kiel by bus

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13h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 860.5 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from München Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Göttingen in around 7h 49m.

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