How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Kiel?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Kiel start from NZ$41. The average price for this train route is around NZ$147. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Kiel?

The average train ride duration from Berlin to Kiel is 4h 32m, covering a distance of 183 miles (295 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 6m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators service the Berlin to Kiel route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Berlin to Kiel?

The earliest train departs from Berlin to Kiel at 6:06am. And the latest train departs at 11:16pm.

What is the best train operator from Berlin to Kiel?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Kiel?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Berlin to Kiel?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Kiel?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Berlin to Kiel from NZ$53 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on May 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:06pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 4m	1:10am	Kiel	Cheapest
	12:30pm	Berlin Hbf	4h 10m	4:40pm	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:57am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 3m	2:00pm	Kiel	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	6:13am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 42m	10:55am	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	8:27am	Berlin Hbf	4h 13m	12:40pm	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on May 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:06pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 4m	1:10am	Kiel	Cheapest
	12:30pm	Berlin Hbf	4h 10m	4:40pm	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:57am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 3m	2:00pm	Kiel	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	6:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 39m	10:55am	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	8:06am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 34m	12:40pm	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on May 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:15am	Spandau	5h 45m	2:00pm	Kiel	Cheapest
	12:30pm	Berlin Hbf	4h 10m	4:40pm	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:57am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 3m	2:00pm	Kiel	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	6:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 39m	10:55am	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	8:06am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 34m	12:40pm	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on May 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:57am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 3m	2:00pm	Kiel	Cheapest
	12:30pm	Berlin Hbf	4h 10m	4:40pm	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:15am	Spandau	5h 45m	2:00pm	Kiel	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	6:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 39m	10:55am	Kiel Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	8:06am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 34m	12:40pm	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on May 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:06pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 4m	1:10am	Kiel	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	7:38am	Berlin Hbf	4h 14m	11:52am	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:57am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 3m	2:00pm	Kiel	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Regio Nord	6:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 39m	10:55am	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	6:55am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 45m	12:40pm	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Kiel on May 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:57am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 3m	2:00pm	Kiel	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord	8:34pm	Berlin Hbf	3h 50m	12:24am	Kiel Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:15am	Spandau	5h 45m	2:00pm	Kiel	No tags
Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Regio Nord	6:12am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	10:55am	Kiel Hbf	No tags
	6:55am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 45m	12:40pm	Kiel Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:33 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Kiel

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just NZ$38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNZ$38 - NZ$137	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNZ$41 - NZ$490	Average Duration4h 32m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi3.4

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.1

DE train companies:RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Kiel by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Kiel?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Kiel start from NZ$41. The average price for this train route is around NZ$147. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Kiel?
The average train ride duration from Berlin to Kiel is 4h 32m, covering a distance of 183 miles (295 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 6m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Berlin to Kiel route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Berlin to Kiel?
The earliest train departs from Berlin to Kiel at 6:06am. And the latest train departs at 11:16pm.
What is the best train operator from Berlin to Kiel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Kiel?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Berlin to Kiel?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Kiel?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

05/17

NZ$279

05/18

NZ$209

Today

NZ$126

05/20

NZ$126

05/21

NZ$138

05/22

NZ$167

05/23

NZ$209

05/24

NZ$125

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Kiel was searched and found on May 24, 2026 with a price of NZ$125

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

You can expect to pay from NZ$125 to NZ$514 for a train ticket from Berlin to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$125 which is on 2026-05-24.