Trains tickets from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main

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Next departures to Frankfurt am Main

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Süd
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Südbahnhof
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Bus
Average Price$37 - $89Average Duration13h
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$24 - $229Average Duration5h 37m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$27 - $51Average Duration6h 20m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
6h 20mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kiel to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$84
Average train trip duration5h 37m
Number of daily trains32
Earliest train departure6:02am
Distance296 miles (477 km)
Latest train departure9:23pm

Kiel to Frankfurt am Main Train

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

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Today
$67
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08/09
$79
08/10
$46
08/11
$34
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $254 for a train ticket from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-08-11.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Frankfurt am Main, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Kiel and Frankfurt am Main 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.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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