What is the best way to travel from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Frankfurt am Main from Kiel?
You can get to Frankfurt am Main with just $57 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus9h 55m04:45 PMKielCentral Bus Station2:40 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/18/2025 4:45:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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FlixBus13h 0m010:00 PMKielCentral Bus Station11:00 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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FlixBus14h 10m08:15 AMKielCentral Bus Station10:25 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/18/2025 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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FlixBus11h 15m04:25 AMKielCentral Bus Station3:40 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/18/2025 4:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus9h 55m04:45 PMKielCentral Bus Station2:40 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/19/2025 4:45:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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FlixBus13h 0m010:00 PMKielCentral Bus Station11:00 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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FlixBus14h 10m08:15 AMKielCentral Bus Station10:25 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/19/2025 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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FlixBus11h 15m04:25 AMKielCentral Bus Station3:40 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/19/2025 4:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn8h 41m08:37 PMKielCentral Station5:18 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 8:37:00 PM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 0m08:37 PMKielCentral Station5:37 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 8:37:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:37:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 11m08:37 PMKielCentral Station4:48 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 8:37:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 58m06:16 PMKielCentral Station11:14 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 6:16:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:14:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 58m
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FlixBus9h 55m04:45 PMKielCentral Bus Station2:40 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 4:45:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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FlixBus14h 10m08:15 AMKielCentral Bus Station10:25 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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FlixBus13h 0m010:00 PMKielCentral Bus Station11:00 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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FlixBus11h 15m04:25 AMKielCentral Bus Station3:40 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 4:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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What are the fastest trips from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main?
You can get to Frankfurt am Main from Kiel in just 4h 58m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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FlixBus9h 55m04:45 PMKielCentral Bus Station2:40 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/18/2025 4:45:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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FlixBus11h 15m04:25 AMKielCentral Bus Station3:40 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/18/2025 4:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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FlixBus13h 0m010:00 PMKielCentral Bus Station11:00 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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FlixBus14h 10m08:15 AMKielCentral Bus Station10:25 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/18/2025 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus9h 55m04:45 PMKielCentral Bus Station2:40 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/19/2025 4:45:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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FlixBus11h 15m04:25 AMKielCentral Bus Station3:40 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/19/2025 4:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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FlixBus13h 0m010:00 PMKielCentral Bus Station11:00 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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FlixBus14h 10m08:15 AMKielCentral Bus Station10:25 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/19/2025 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 58m06:16 PMKielCentral Station11:14 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 6:16:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:14:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 9m02:05 AMKielCentral Station8:14 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 2:05:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 11m08:37 PMKielCentral Station4:48 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 8:37:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 41m08:37 PMKielCentral Station5:18 AMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 8:37:00 PM to South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
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FlixBus9h 55m04:45 PMKielCentral Bus Station2:40 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 4:45:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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FlixBus11h 15m04:25 AMKielCentral Bus Station3:40 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 4:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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FlixBus13h 0m010:00 PMKielCentral Bus Station11:00 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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FlixBus14h 10m08:15 AMKielCentral Bus Station10:25 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 12/21/2025 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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Bus from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main
What are the most popular stations in Kiel and Frankfurt am Main?
In Kiel, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Norwegenkai Bus Stop, while in Frankfurt am Main you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or West Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Frankfurt am Main from Kiel? With 5 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Kiel and Frankfurt am Main, you can pay as low as $57 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Frankfurt am Main in just 4h 58m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Kiel and Frankfurt am Main are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Kiel and Frankfurt am Main is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kronshagen or to Neu-Isenburg, and look at flights from , and landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main?
The most popular companies between Kiel and Frankfurt am Main, are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main
How can I reach Frankfurt am Main from Kiel?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Frankfurt am Main from Kiel.
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Kiel?
The distance between Kiel and Frankfurt am Main is 297.4 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kiel and Frankfurt am Main?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 17 kgs, a car 81 kgs, and a flight 118 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main?
You can get to Frankfurt am Main with just $57 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Frankfurt am Main?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Frankfurt am Main in just 4h 58m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Kiel and to Frankfurt am Main
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Kiel and to Frankfurt am Main. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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