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Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel

Showing times and prices for Jan 28

Cheapest

€45

Average

€86

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.

FlixTrain

05:09PMFrankfurt am Main7h56 01:05AMKiel

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€451One-way

Deutsche Bahn

06:26PMFrankfurt am Main6h39 01:05AMKiel

0 transfers

€991One-way

Deutsche Bahn

08:14PMFrankfurt am Main5h44 01:58AMKiel

0 transfers

€1131One-way

Train schedule from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel

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05:09PMFrankfurt am Main7h56 01:05AMKiel

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Deutsche Bahn

06:26PMFrankfurt am Main6h39 01:05AMKiel

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Deutsche Bahn

08:14PMFrankfurt am Main5h44 01:58AMKiel

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Fastest train times from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel

Showing times and prices for Jan 28

Fastest Journey

5 h 44 m

Average

6 h 46 m

Trains per day

Distance

478 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Kiel every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn

08:14PMFrankfurt am Main5h44 01:58AMKiel

0 transfers

€1131One-way

Deutsche Bahn

06:26PMFrankfurt am Main6h39 01:05AMKiel

0 transfers

€991One-way

FlixTrain

05:09PMFrankfurt am Main7h56 01:05AMKiel

0 transfers

€451One-way

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Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel

	Distance	296 miles (477 km)
	Average train duration	4 h 46 min
	Average train ticket price	$33 (€29)
	Train frequency	15 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel cover the 296 miles (477 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 46 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 15 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $33 (€29), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $21 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel trains

For as little as $21 (€18) you can travel by train from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 5 h 15 min
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Kiel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets to Kiel from Frankfurt am Main for as low as $21 (€18) for the next 7 days.

If you’re looking to book your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Frankfurt am Main to Kiel train price to come in at an average of $33 (€29) one way.

The train distance from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel is around 296 miles (477 km).

While the time it takes to travel 296 miles (477 km) to Kiel from Frankfurt am Main can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Frankfurt am Main to Kiel train journey time is on average 4 h 46 min.

When taking a train from Frankfurt am Main, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf, Frankfurt Main Ost and Frankfurt am Main - Stadion. When you arrive in Kiel, your train can arrive in train stations including Kiel Hbf, Kiel, Hbf Kaistraße and Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf to Kiel Hbf.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and travel around 9.2 miles (14.8 km) from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Kiel Hbf and need to travel approximately 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the train station to the city center in Kiel.

For the best Frankfurt am Main to Kiel train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Kiel from Frankfurt am Main to compare what amenities they may offer.

Yes, there are 4 direct trains per day from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel. You can look to travel with Deutsche Bahn without needing to transfer at another stop in between. Taking a direct train tends to save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking a ticket for this trip.

On average, there are 15 trains a day from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The first Frankfurt am Main to Kiel train departs at 4: 46 AM and the last train from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel leaves at 9: 14 PM. Check out the most up-to-date train schedule from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train providers offering this route and save money. If you purchase train tickets between Frankfurt am Main and Kiel within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $33 (€29) one way. To find the best prices for this trip, consider booking your train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Frankfurt am Main

Kiel

Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is the most popular Frankfurt am Main railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Frankfurt am Main for your trip to Kiel.

Amenities at station

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Address

Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 1, 60549 Frankfurt am Main

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Frankfurt (Main) Ost, Danziger Platz 6, 60314 Frankfurt am Main

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers