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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Mannheim is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Mannheim is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Mannheim?

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

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Kiel to Mannheim?

The distance between Kiel and Mannheim is 680 km. The road distance is 647.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Mannheim without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €100 - €120.

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

The train from Kiel Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof takes 6h 27m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Mannheim bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Mannheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Kiel to Mannheim is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €100 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Kiel to Mannheim bus arrive?

Kiel to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Mannheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Mannheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Mannheim is 648 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Kiel to Mannheim.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Mannheim?

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Kiel to Mannheim - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Kiel to Mannheim 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
6h 27m
€100–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
10h 10m
€41–70
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 45m
€84–310
Drive 647.9 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Mannheimcar 647.9 km
5h 26m
€91–131
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
6h 46m
€103–134
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Mannheimcar
4h 58m
€133–179
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 46m
€93–238
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 33m
€111–309
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Frankfurt
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
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 39m
€179–399
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 48m
€153–306
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 26m
€142–377

Kiel to Mannheim by train

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Distance: 679.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–120 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Mannheim central bus station via Hamburg central bus station in around 10h 10m.

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