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Schifffahrtsmuseum Kiel
Maritime museum in a former fish auction hall. Highlights Kiel's naval, shipping, and harbor history in an atmospheric waterfront setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 07
$42
Average ticket price on Oct 07
$140
Fastest journey on Oct 07
4 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
4 h 54 m
Trains on Oct 07
53
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 53 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel, including 6 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 the direct trains cover the 478 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
On Wed, Oct 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 920 · 11206
ICE 920 · 11206
ICE 518 · RJ 174
ICE 104 · 11688
ICE 106 · 11684
ICE 1186 · 11260
ICE 774
ICE 772
ICE 776
ICE 770Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 297 miles (478 km) |
Average train duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Kiel trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 778 | 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 9:50 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
15500 · ICE 778 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h04 | 9:50 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 78 · 11260 | 5:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h32 | 10:55 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 521 · ICE 1186 · 11260 | On time 5:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h17 | 10:55 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1186 · 11260 | On time 6:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h53 | 10:55 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29501 · ICE 776 | 6:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h18 | 11:40 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 776 | 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h54 | 11:40 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
29503 · ICE 76 · 11264 | 7:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h30 | 12:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 76 · 11264 | 7:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h06 | 12:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4295 · ICE 774 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h18 | 1:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 774 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h54 | 1:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 11 · ECE 8 · 11268 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h37 | 2:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1074 · 11220 | 9:38 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h43 | 3:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1914 · 11220 | 9:38 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h43 | 3:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529 · ICE 1074 · 11220 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h40 | 3:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · ICE 1914 · 11220 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h40 | 3:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 8 · 11268 | On time 9:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h06 | 2:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1074 · 11220 | 10:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h19 | 3:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1914 · 11220 | 10:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h19 | 3:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 992 · ICE 772 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h31 | 3:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h25 | 3:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 992 · ICE 772 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt South station | 5h20 | 3:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 | On time 10:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h54 | 3:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 13 · ICE 74 · 11272 | On time 11:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h37 | 4:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 74 · 11272 | On time 11:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h06 | 4:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 770 | On time 12:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h25 | 5:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 770 | On time 12:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h54 | 5:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 15 · ICE 6 · 11276 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h37 | 6:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
29515 · ICE 1072 · 11228 | 1:36 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h45 | 7:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 627 · ICE 1072 · 11228 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h40 | 7:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 6 · 11276 | 1:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h06 | 6:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1072 · 11228 | On time 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h19 | 7:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h25 | 7:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 | 2:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h54 | 7:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 518 · RJ 174 | On time 3:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h30 | 9:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 315 · ICE 72 · 11280 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h37 | 8:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 72 · 11280 | On time 3:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h06 | 8:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 · 11684 | On time 4:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h39 | 10:50 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 125 · ICE 576 · 11282 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h37 | 9:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 576 · 11282 | On time 4:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h06 | 9:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 · 11686 | On time 5:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h48 | 11:58 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1070 · S1 · 11642 | On time 5:38 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h55 | 11:33 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 725 · ICE 1070 · S1 · 11642 | On time 5:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h52 | 11:33 PM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1070 · S1 · 11642 | On time 6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h31 | 11:33 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 104 · 11688 | On time 6:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h41 | 12:52 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29525 · ICE 574 · S1 · 11648 | 6:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h11 | 12:33 AM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 574 · S1 · 11648 | On time 6:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h47 | 12:33 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 514 · 11290 | On time 7:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h49 | 1:59 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Maritime museum in a former fish auction hall. Highlights Kiel's naval, shipping, and harbor history in an atmospheric waterfront setting.
Open-air museum site near Kiel with historic rural buildings and cultural exhibitions. Worth visiting for regional architecture and traditions.
Art museum of Kiel University with European paintings, prints, and sculptures. A strong stop for classical and modern art near the fjord.
Kiel's central waterfront promenade. Ideal for harbor walks, ferry watching, events, and easy access to shops and maritime sights.
Canal-side viewing area in Holtenau for watching ships enter and leave the Kiel Canal. One of the city's best free maritime viewpoints.
Main pedestrian shopping street linking central Kiel highlights. A practical and lively place to explore the rebuilt city center.
Smoked eel from the Baltic region, traditionally served simply to highlight local fishing heritage and the salty coastal flavor of Schleswig-Holstein.
A hearty northern German stew of pears, beans, and bacon, loved in Schleswig-Holstein for its sweet-salty mix and late-summer harvest tradition.
Kale slow-cooked with sausage or pork, a classic winter dish across northern Germany and a staple of cold-season gatherings in Kiel.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining with modern regional cuisine, refined tasting menus, and polished service in a special-occasion setting.
Historic waterside restaurant known for northern German seafood and local classics in a traditional harbor atmosphere.
Established harbor restaurant focused on fish and maritime specialties, with panoramic fjord views and a polished but relaxed feel.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can rise in summer, but dining and local transit are usually reasonable for a port city.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up, and leave small change at cafes.
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Kiel Hbf -> Kiel City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kiel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Kiel trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Kiel Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Kiel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
Kiel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.
Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK is 2 km from Kiel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Illy Espressobar, McDonald's, Gosch, Citti-Restaurant
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. ATMs are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Information desks are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
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