How to travel from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main

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Travel Information to Frankfurt am Main from Kiel

distanceDistance296 miles (477 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$26 - $85
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $26 (€23) • 10 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $85 (€74) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 296 miles (477 km) by train, bus or flight to Frankfurt am Main from Kiel. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main.

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from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:15AM14h10
Kiel, ZOB
10:25PMFrankfurt am Main
$321One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
08:15AM14h10
Kiel, ZOB
10:25PMFrankfurt am Main
$321One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus
04:45PM10h40
Kiel, ZOB
03:25AMFrankfurt am Main
$331One-way
1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus
09:10PM11h10
Kiel, ZOB
08:20AMFrankfurt am Main
$321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:10PM11h55
Kiel, ZOB
09:05AMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
01:30PM14h35
Kiel, ZOB
04:05AMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$361One-way
1 transfer

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Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and FlixBus will get you to Frankfurt am Main from Kiel at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel 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 travel from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main. DB uses different types of travel 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 travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Frankfurt am Main from Kiel and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

        FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main

        FAQs: Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Kiel to Frankfurt am Main.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options between Kiel and Frankfurt am Main. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel between Kiel and Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $26 (€23).

        This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main:

        Taking a bus costs $59 (€51) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $85 (€74).

        Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $29 (€25).

        The fastest way to get to Frankfurt am Main from Kiel is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

        Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

        Bus takes on average 10 h 40 min.

        Taking a train requires on average 4 h 48 min of travel time.

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

        The average frequency per day from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main is:

        • 1 bus per day.
        • 5 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main:

        • Buses most often depart from Kiel at Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).

        The following travel companies offer services from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main:

        • Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Kiel to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $26 (€23).
        • Lufthansa or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can take you to Frankfurt am Main by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Lufthansa from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main for $85 (€74).
        • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Frankfurt am Main by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main for $29 (€25) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

        • You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn.

        Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Many of our customers traveling from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main don't make Frankfurt am Main their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Frankfurt am Main are Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to any of these top destinations today!
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