Copenhagen to Kiel by bus
Kiel lies 216 km (134 mi) south-west of Copenhagen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 8 min including stops, over roughly 264 km (164 mi) of road.
| Copenhagen | Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Denmark | Germany |
| Population | 1.2 million | 252,668 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Kiel
Crossing from Denmark into Germany: money changes from the Krone to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Copenhagen to Kiel
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Staying in Kiel
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Common questions
How far is Kiel from Copenhagen?
216 km (134 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Copenhagen; by road roughly 264 km (164 mi).
How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Kiel by bus?
About 4 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Copenhagen and Kiel?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kiel?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.