Mainz to Kiel Trains

Mainz to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Kiel takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 11m
Duration: 658 km
Distance: €147
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Hamburg

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6h 10m

€122–439

Mainz to Kiel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Mainz and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

11:34 AM → 6:40 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

5:34 AM → 12:40 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, July 24, 2026

5:34 AM → 12:40 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
11:14 PM → 12:40 PM
Arrives next day
13h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

11:14 AM → 6:40 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
7:14 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
11h 41m • 2 changes
10:16 PM → 8:53 AM
Arrives next day
10h 37m • 2 changes
11:14 PM → 10:55 AM
Arrives next day
11h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, July 26, 2026

6:14 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 3:52 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 4:52 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, July 27, 2026

5:09 AM → 12:40 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 3:52 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 4:52 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
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