The average train between Mainz and Kiel takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Mainz and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Kiel at 4:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 18m • 2 changes


6h 17m • 2 changes


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6h 17m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Mainz to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and vlexx.
The distance between Mainz and Kiel is 498.6 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Kiel Hbf via Frankfurt and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 17m.