How to travel from Mannheim to Kiel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €70.

Distance: 340 miles (548 km)

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€78

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€131

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€57

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7h 7m

Average total duration

6h 37m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.6 - 3.3kg

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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from Mannheim to Kiel

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

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

FlixBus
02:40PM15h50
Mannheim
06:30AMKiel
$631One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:40PM15h50
Mannheim
06:30AMKiel
$631One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:40AM14h35
Mannheim
03:15PMKiel
$701One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
06:50AM16h30
Mannheim
11:20PMKiel
$661One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:00PM15h45
Mannheim
12:45PMKiel
$661One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim to Kiel

Travel to Kiel 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 Mannheim to Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mannheim and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Kiel is a train with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mannheim to Kiel costing on average $45 (€35).

A train is $63 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Kiel costing on average $88 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 14h 10m.

The distance from Mannheim to Kiel is approximately 340 miles (548 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Kiel is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Kiel 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 Mannheim to Kiel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kiel by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Kiel by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Kiel with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 17 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Mannheim to Kiel often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Gothenburg, Lübeck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kiel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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