Train from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel on 12 December
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just R 639, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
6hAverage duration
478 kmDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 683 - R 1 917Average duration14h 15m
12kg CO₂e
Average priceR 396 - R 5 338Average duration5h 51m
11kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 639 - R 999Average duration6h
20kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?

    The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel start from R 396. The average price for this train route is around R 1 863. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?

    The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel is 5h 51m, covering a distance of 479 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Kiel route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 31 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?

    The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel departs at 06:30. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  7. Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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