How to get from Frankfurt to Kiel
- 366 km as the crow flies
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Kiel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 366 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
366 km
Frankfurt to Kiel: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Frankfurt central → Kiel centralbus
FlixBus·8h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Frankfurt to Kiel
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 10:30 and the last at 13:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 10:30 | 13:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Train· 4h 53m€105Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 29
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Kiel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt central to Kiel central, about 8h 55m. In total it's roughly €36 over 8h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Kiel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Kiel?
The most useful route takes about 8h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Kiel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 10:30 and the last at 13:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Kiel?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 10:30 and 13:00.
How far is Kiel from Frankfurt?
About 366 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Kiel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €36. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Kiel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Kiel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026