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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
7 h 51 m
Average duration
7 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 1 trains that leave Kiel Hbf for Frankfurt South station on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 479 km distance in an average of 7 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 51 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 7 h 51 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.
7:37 PM7h51Kiel Hbf3:28 AMFrankfurt South station$341One-way0 transfers
- 7:37 PM7h51Kiel Hbf3:28 AMFrankfurt South station$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $170 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station costing on average $170 (€139).
Other travel options to Frankfurt South station take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Bus takes on average 12h 44m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (5h 24m by train vs 5h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $73 (€60) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station train times
The table below shows live departures for Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11297 · ICE 573 · 4508 | 2:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h25 | 9:30 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11253 · ICE 71 · 4510 | 4:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h25 | 10:30 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11299 · ICE 575 · 4512 | 5:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h25 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11257 · ECE 5 · 4514 | 6:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h25 | 12:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 507 · ICE 797 | On time 6:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h23 | 1:39 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
| 11207 · ICE 585 · 4521 | 6:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h49 | 1:26 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11259 · ICE 577 · 4516 | 7:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h25 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11261 · ICE 73 · 4518 | 8:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h25 | 2:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11211 · ICE 587 · 4525 | 8:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h49 | 3:26 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 579 · 4520 | 9:30 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h00 | 3:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
| 11265 · ICE 7 · 4524 | 10:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h25 | 4:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11215 · ICE 589 · 4529 | 10:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h49 | 5:26 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 771 · 4528 | On time 11:30 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h00 | 5:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
| 11269 · ICE 75 · 4532 | 12:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h25 | 6:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11219 · ICE 681 · 4533 | 12:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h49 | 7:26 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 773 · 4534 | On time 1:30 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h00 | 7:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 773 · ICE 995 | On time 1:30 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h09 | 7:39 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
| 11273 · ECE 9 · 4536 | 2:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h25 | 8:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11223 · ICE 683 · 4537 | 2:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h49 | 9:26 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 775 · 4538 | 3:30 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h00 | 9:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
| 11225 · ICE 885 · 4539 | 3:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h49 | 10:26 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11277 · ICE 77 · 4540 | 4:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h25 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 777 · S6 | 5:30 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h42 | 12:12 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
| 11281 · ICE 79 · S3 | 6:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 7h12 | 1:17 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
11285 · IC 60471+ 24300 | 8:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 8h18 | 4:23 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11235 · ICE 921 · S6 | 8:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 10h50 | 7:27 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
| 11235 · ICE 921 · ICE 827 · S6 | 8:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 8h35 | 5:12 AM Frankfurt South station | 3 transfers | |
| 11289 · 4441 · ICE 1271 · 4506 | 10:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 10h26 | 8:31 AM Frankfurt South station | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station
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Trains from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:25, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 2:25 AM |
Last train 8:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Kiel Hbf and Frankfurt South station from $34 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station 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 Frankfurt South station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt South station
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WC
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- Monday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Tuesday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Wednesday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Thursday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Friday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Saturday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Sunday: 06:45 - 20:00
- MUM&DAD
- Lunatique
- McDonald's
- Campus Suite
- Hotel Wiking
- Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel
- Astor
- InterCityHotel Kiel
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- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
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