How to travel from Kiel to Mainz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $101, and a train costs an average of $101.

Distance: 310 miles (499 km)

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$167

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$18

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8h 14m

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7h 44m

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6h 34m

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The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Mainz is a bus with an average price of $72 (€59).

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Mainz:

A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Mainz costing on average $167 (€137).

A bus is $161 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Mainz costing on average $233 (€191).

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Mainz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 44m.

Bus takes on average 19h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kiel and Mainz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel to Mainz among Omio's users.

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from Kiel to Mainz

How to get from Kiel to Mainz by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    1:30 AM22h25
    Kiel
    11:55 PMMainz
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    1:30 AM22h25
    Kiel
    11:55 PMMainz
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:30 AM22h25
    Kiel
    11:55 PMMainz
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Mainz

Travel to Mainz 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 Mainz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kiel and Mainz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Mainz is a bus with an average price of $72 (€59).

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Mainz:

A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Mainz costing on average $167 (€137).

A bus is $161 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Mainz costing on average $233 (€191).

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Mainz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 44m.

Bus takes on average 19h 34m.

The distance from Kiel to Mainz is approximately 310 miles (499 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Mainz is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Mainz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Lautzenhausen, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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