There are 5 ways to get from Copenhagen to Kiel by train, bus, car, 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.
Train via Schleswig
best- Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Schleswigtrain Rj / ...
- Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain Re
4h 17m€64–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Kiel central bus stationbus N74 / ...
5h 40m€30–50Drive 399.9 km
- Drive from Copenhagen to Kielcar 399.9 km
3h 47m€74–107Fly, train
- Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CPH - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
4h 18m€99–417Train
- Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Neumuenstertrain Ic / ...
4h 27m€41–133
Copenhagen to Kiel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Kiel is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Kiel is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €70 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at Kiel central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Koebenhavn H and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Copenhagen and Kiel is 420 km. The road distance is 399.9 km.
The best way to get from Copenhagen to Kiel without a car is to train via Schleswig which takes 4h 17m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Copenhagen to Kiel, including transfers.
Copenhagen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.
Copenhagen to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Koebenhavn H station.
The best way to get from Copenhagen to Kiel is to train via Schleswig which takes 4h 17m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Kiel, Germany?
You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Kiel Hbf via Schleswig in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–330
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- Danish Railways
Train from Koebenhavn H to Schleswig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- Danish Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Kiel central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Copenhagen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.
Copenhagen to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Schleswig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Kiel is 400 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Copenhagen to Kiel.
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