How far is Cologne from Kiel?

The distance covered from Cologne to Kiel is 435 km (270 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Kiel?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Kiel (ZOB am Hbf), in Kiel.

Bus Cologne to Kiel from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Kiel on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:16pm	Hbf	9h 4m	1:20am	Kiel	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		7:03am	Hbf	7h 42m	2:45pm	Kiel	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:38 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne 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 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

434 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $141	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $377	Average Duration5h 42m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$43 - $73	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11380 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $59

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Kiel?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Kiel

A - Kiel (ZOB am Hbf)

B - Bushaltestelle Kiel

C - Raiffeisenstraße

D - Norwegenkai

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Kiel by bus

How far is Cologne from Kiel?
The distance covered from Cologne to Kiel is 435 km (270 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Kiel?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Kiel (ZOB am Hbf), in Kiel.