What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?

Frankfurt am Main and Kiel are 297 miles (479 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?

The majority of buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel start their journey at Frankfurt Airport and wind up at Kiel (ZOB am Hbf). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Kiel from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Kiel on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:12am	Südbahnhof	14h 8m	1:20am	Kiel	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	11h 10m	1:20am	Kiel	Fastest
	12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	14h 40m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	11h 45m	1:20am	Kiel	No tags
	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	14h 15m	2:45pm	Kiel	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

297 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $133	Average Duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $322	Average Duration5h 54m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$39 - $45	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Kiel?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Stops in Kiel

A - Kiel (ZOB am Hbf)

B - Bushaltestelle Kiel

C - Raiffeisenstraße

D - Norwegenkai

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel by bus

What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?
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The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $63

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $63 to $92 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-11-21.