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 €45 - €85 and takes 11h 19m.

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 €100 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

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 651 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 which takes 6h 33m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 Airport 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 which takes 6h 33m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 19m.

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 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?

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1473+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

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

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 Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
6h 33m
€129–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Kiel central bus stationbus 198
11h 19m
€45–82
Drive 604.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Kielcar 604.9 km
5h 10m
€86–124
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
€100–226
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Kielcar
7h 26m
€120–157
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Hamburg Dammtortrain 20N
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bordesholmtrain Re70 / ...
9h 16m
€149–307
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 16m
€159–427
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 22m
€138–361
Fly Frankfurt to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 37m
€147–297

Mainz to Kiel by train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 651 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €120–270 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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