Bremen to Kiel distance
The distance from Bremen (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 212 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 15 min. The straight-line distance is 163 km (102 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Bremen.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Bremen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 163 km | 42 min |
| Car (road) | 212 km | 2 h 15 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bremen to Kiel would cost roughly 432–578 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 212 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Bremen
Bremen is located in Bremen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 4′ 45.47″ N, 8° 48′ 6.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.08 |
| Longitude | 8.8 |
| Region | Bremen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 586,271 |
Kiel
Kiel is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 19′ 23.85″ N, 10° 7′ 21.95″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.32 |
| Longitude | 10.12 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,668 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bremen and Kiel is at 53.7° N, 9.45° E.
The nearest town is Kollmar, Kreis Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein — about 82 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bremen from Kiel?
By car it is 212 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 15 min. The straight-line distance between Bremen and Kiel is 163 kilometres (102 miles or 88 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Kiel?
The driving distance is 212 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 15 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Bremen?
Kiel lies to the NNE (32°) as seen from Bremen.
How long is a flight from Bremen to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 42 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bremen to Kiel cost?
Over 212 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bremen to Kiel would cost roughly 432–578 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Bremen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bremen → Oldenburg | 49 km |
| Bremen → Bremerhaven | 62 km |
| Bremen → Osnabrück | 120 km |
| Bremen → Hamburg | 128 km |
| Bremen → Hanover | 128 km |
| Bremen → Lüneburg | ≈ 142 km |
| Bremen → Hildesheim | 156 km |
| Bremen → Braunschweig | 176 km |
Distances from Kiel
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Kiel → Lübeck | 88 km |
| Kiel → Hamburg | 96 km |
| Kiel → Timmendorfer Strand | 98 km |
| Kiel → Wismar | 145 km |
| Kiel → Lüneburg | ≈ 157 km |
| Kiel → Rostock | 202 km |
| Kiel → Odense | 242 km |
| Kiel → Hanover | 247 km |