Minsk to Kiel by bus
Kiel lies 1,134 km (705 mi) west of Minsk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 1,384 km (860 mi) of road.
| Minsk | Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belarus | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 252,668 |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 220002–220141 | 24103–24159 |
Clocks in Kiel are 1 h behind Minsk right now, so a 20 h 36 min journey lands only 19 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kiel
Crossing from Belarus into Germany: money changes from the Belarusian ruble to the Euro (EUR); 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 Minsk to Kiel
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Staying in Kiel
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Common questions
How far is Kiel from Minsk?
1,134 km (705 mi) in a straight line, west of Minsk; by road roughly 1,384 km (860 mi).
How long does it take to get from Minsk to Kiel by bus?
About 20 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minsk and Kiel?
Kiel is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Minsk).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.