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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Kiel is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Kiel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Kiel?

The distance between Mannheim and Kiel is 691 km. The road distance is 649.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €100 - €120.

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

The train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf takes 5h 37m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Mannheim to Kiel?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Kiel is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €100 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Mannheim to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mannheim to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Kiel is 650 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Mannheim to Kiel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mannheim 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
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22
5h 37m
€100–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
10h 20m
€42–71
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bordesholmtrain Re70 / ...
10h 23m
€83–310
Drive 649.6 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Kielcar 649.6 km
5h 29m
€91–131
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
5h 53m
€109–135
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mannheim to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
6h 3m
€128–169
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
4h 39m
€94–236
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, 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
5h 28m
€111–306
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 32m
€180–397

Mannheim to Kiel by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 690.9 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–120 and the journey takes 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 10h 20m.

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