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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kiel to Kaiserslautern
Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
7 h 8 m
Average duration
7 h 9 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
567 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel to Kaiserslautern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel to Kaiserslautern will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $136.
It's difficult to get from Kiel to Kaiserslautern without transferring at least once.
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2:16 PM7h10Kiel9:26 PMKaiserslautern, Hbf$1361One-way1 transfer- 8:16 AM7h08Kiel3:24 PMKaiserslautern, Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
- 10:16 AM7h08Kiel5:24 PMKaiserslautern, Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
- 12:16 PM7h08Kiel7:24 PMKaiserslautern, Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
- 4:16 PM7h11Kiel11:27 PMKaiserslautern, Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
- 8:16 AM7h08Kiel3:24 PMKaiserslautern, Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
- 10:16 AM7h08Kiel5:24 PMKaiserslautern, Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
- 12:16 PM7h08Kiel7:24 PMKaiserslautern, Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
- 2:16 PM7h10Kiel9:26 PMKaiserslautern, Hbf$1361One-way1 transfer
- 4:16 PM7h11Kiel11:27 PMKaiserslautern, Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kiel to Kaiserslautern
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, and a train costs an average of $136.
Distance: 352 miles (567 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 26m Average total duration Fastest 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration 20h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Kaiserslautern:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Kaiserslautern costing on average $138 (€112).
Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 20m.
Tickets start at around $138 (€112) compared to roughly $127 (€102) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.55 (€-9.33). The journey takes 7h 56m versus 7h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Kiel to Kaiserslautern train times
The table below shows live departures for Kiel to Kaiserslautern trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:16 AM Kiel | 7h08 | 3:24 PM Kaiserslautern, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10:16 AM Kiel | 7h08 | 5:24 PM Kaiserslautern, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 12:16 PM Kiel | 7h08 | 7:24 PM Kaiserslautern, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 2:16 PM Kiel | 7h10 | 9:26 PM Kaiserslautern, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4:16 PM Kiel | 7h11 | 11:27 PM Kaiserslautern, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 6:16 PM Kiel | 13h05 | 7:21 AM Kaiserslautern, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kiel to Kaiserslautern
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Trains from Kiel to Kaiserslautern run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $136 (€110) but you can travel from only $89 (€72) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:16, the last at 18:16. The fastest train covers the 352 miles (567 km) distance in 7h 8m.
Distance 352 miles (567 km) |
Average train duration 7h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $136 (€110) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 8m |
First train 8:16 AM |
Last train 6:16 PM |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Kiel to Kaiserslautern trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Kiel and Kaiserslautern from $89 (€72). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Kiel to Kaiserslautern
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