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 - €80 and takes 11h 10m.

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 28m and costs €75 - €220.

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 Göttingen central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Mainz to Kiel?

The distance between Mainz and Kiel is 731 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 bus which takes 11h 10m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 Mainz 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 bus which takes 11h 10m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Mainz to Kiel bus arrive?

Mainz to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Göttingen 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 Kiel 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 1557+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

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

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

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Mainz to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
5h 15m
€129–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Göttingen central bus stationbus N1334
2. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
11h 10m
€43–80
Drive 604.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Kielcar 604.9 km
5h 10m
€86–125
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 28m
€77–211
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
6h 33m
€44–154
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Central Stationtrain Flx10
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re70 / ...
10h 14m
€51–141
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 24m
€136–382
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 20m
€117–345
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 6m
€114–277

Mainz to Kiel by bus

5Weekly Buses

11h 10mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 731.5 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Kiel central bus station via Göttingen central bus station in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–140 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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