What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Mainz?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Mainz is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Mainz?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Kiel to Mainz?

The distance between Kiel and Mainz is 640 km. The road distance is 605.4 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to Mainz without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €110 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Kiel to Mainz?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kiel to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Mainz bus from?

Kiel to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Mainz train from?

Kiel to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Mainz?

The best way to get from Kiel to Mainz is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Kiel to Mainz bus arrive?

Kiel to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Kiel to Mainz train arrive?

Kiel to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Mainz is 605 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Kiel to Mainz.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Mainz?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Mainz?

Book your Kiel to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Kiel to Mainz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Mainz by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
6h 30m
€118–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 198
10h 45m
€43–73
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Frankfurt(Main)Suednighttrain Nj
10h 13m
€62–157
Drive 605.4 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Mainzcar 605.4 km
5h 11m
€87–126
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
6h 53m
€118–306
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
7h 5m
€120–158
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
4h 24m
€103–238
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRE - FRA
5h 19m
€176–484
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
6h 4m
€155–374

Kiel to Mainz by train

46Weekly Trains

6h 30mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 639.6 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–290 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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