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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Kiel?

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

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Frankfurt and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Mainz to Kiel?

The distance between Mainz and Kiel is 658 km. The road distance is 604.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Kiel without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 6h 10m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Mainz to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Kiel?

The best way to get from Mainz to Kiel is to train via Hamburg which takes 6h 10m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Mainz to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Kiel is 605 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Mainz to Kiel.

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

Book your Mainz to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1665+ hotels available in Kiel.

Mainz to Kiel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz to Kiel 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 via Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
6h 10m
€117–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kiel central bus stationbus 198
10h 45m
€43–74
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bordesholmtrain Re70 / ...
9h 42m
€63–156
Drive 604.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Kielcar 604.9 km
5h 10m
€87–126
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
6h 32m
€118–304
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Kielcar
7h 24m
€120–157
Fly Frankfurt to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
4h 27m
€103–241
Fly Frankfurt to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 19m
€176–487
Fly Frankfurt to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 2m
€155–377
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 19m
€125–403

Mainz to Kiel by train

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 658 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Kiel Hbf via Frankfurt and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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