Trains tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel

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Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Kiel on October 3
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Flixtrain + Flixbus
Südbahnhof
KielCheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel.

Bus
Average Price$30 - $120Average Duration13h 20m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$24 - $250Average Duration5h 56m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$35 - $65Average Duration6h 10m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
6h 10mAverage Duration
$35Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Frankfurt am Main to Kiel: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$81
Average train trip duration5h 56m
Number of daily trains39
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance297 miles (479 km)
Latest train departure11:57pm

Frankfurt am Main to Kiel Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09/28
$68
09/29
No data
Today
$34
10/01
$24
10/02
$46
10/03
$66
10/04
No data
10/05
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $228 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-10-01.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Kiel, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Frankfurt am Main and Kiel compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main

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