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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 bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
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7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 33m Average total duration 20h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Mainz:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Mainz costing on average $48 (€38).
A train is $80 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Mainz costing on average $126 (€101).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 17h 40m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
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