The average train between Mainz and Kiel takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. 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 every 3 hours between Mainz and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 53m.
Mainz to Kiel train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Kiel train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Kiel train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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 14m.