What is the distance between Kiel and Hamburg?

It's about 87 km (54 miles) from Kiel to Hamburg.

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

Buses departing from Kiel (ZOB am Hbf) in Kiel will take you to Hamburg Airport in Hamburg.

Bus Kiel to Hamburg from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kiel to Hamburg on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:45pm	Kiel	1h 30m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Kiel to Hamburg on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25am	Kiel	1h 50m	6:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Kiel	1h 15m	5:40am	HAM Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Kiel	1h 15m	3:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Kiel	1h 30m	9:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Kiel	1h 30m	2:50pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Kiel to Hamburg on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45pm	Kiel	1h 30m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Kiel	1h 15m	5:40am	HAM Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Kiel	1h 15m	3:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Kiel	1h 50m	6:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Kiel	1h 30m	9:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Kiel to Hamburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Kiel	1h 30m	9:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Kiel	1h 15m	3:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	1:20pm	Kiel	1h 30m	2:50pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Kiel	1h 30m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Kiel to Hamburg on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Kiel	1h 30m	9:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Kiel	1h 15m	3:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	1:20pm	Kiel	1h 30m	2:50pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Kiel	1h 30m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Kiel to Hamburg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Kiel	1h 30m	2:50pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Kiel	1h 15m	5:40am	HAM Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Kiel	1h 15m	3:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Kiel	1h 50m	6:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Kiel	1h 30m	9:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Kiel to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

87 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $67	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $47	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $18	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Kiel and Hamburg?

Stops in Kiel

A - Kiel (ZOB am Hbf)

B - Bushaltestelle Kiel

C - Raiffeisenstraße

D - Norwegenkai

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kiel to Hamburg by bus

What is the distance between Kiel and Hamburg?
It's about 87 km (54 miles) from Kiel to Hamburg.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kiel to Hamburg?
Buses departing from Kiel (ZOB am Hbf) in Kiel will take you to Hamburg Airport in Hamburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$17

11-14

$21

Today

$19

11-16

No data

11-17

$15

11-18

No data

11-19

$12

11-20

$12

The cheapest trip from Kiel to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kiel to Hamburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $21 for a bus ticket from Kiel to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-20.