The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kiel to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kiel to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel to Hamburg will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 buses that leave Kiel for Hamburg every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus22:251h30Kiel, ZOB23:55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:501h55Kiel, ZOB10:45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:301h15Kiel, ZOB3:45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£291One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:301h15Kiel, ZOB3:45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£291One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:251h30Kiel, ZOB23:55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:501h55Kiel, ZOB10:45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Kiel to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 83 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Kiel to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kiel to Hamburg coaches for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 22:25 Kiel, ZOB | 1h30 | 23:55 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:30 Kiel, ZOB | 1h15 | 3:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 Kiel, ZOB | 1h55 | 10:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kiel to Hamburg
Buses from Kiel to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 83 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 83 km |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 2:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Kiel to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Kiel to Hamburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Kiel to Hamburg coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kiel to Hamburg by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kiel and Hamburg
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
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