Train Mainz to Kiel from €147 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Kiel takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

7h 37m
Duration: 658 km
Distance: €147
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hamburg

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6h 10m

€123–354

Mainz to Kiel train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:40 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 3:52 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 4:40 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

3:34 AM → 10:40 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
4:34 AM → 11:52 AM
7h 18m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 12:40 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

3:34 AM → 10:40 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
4:34 AM → 11:52 AM
7h 18m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 12:40 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:52 AM
7h 47m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 12:52 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 1:52 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 2:52 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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