Odense to Kiel by bus
Kiel lies 121 km (75 mi) south of Odense, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 147 km (91 mi) of road.
| Odense | Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Denmark | Germany |
| Population | 180,863 | 252,668 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 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 Odense to Kiel
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Staying in Kiel
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Common questions
How far is Kiel from Odense?
121 km (75 mi) in a straight line, south of Odense; by road roughly 147 km (91 mi).
How long does it take to get from Odense to Kiel by bus?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Odense 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 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.