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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £310.
Distance: 548 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£107 Average Price | £310 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Kiel to Mannheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Mannheim:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Mannheim costing on average £107.
A coach is £262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Mannheim costing on average £310.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Coach takes on average 11h 6m.
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (6h 5m by train vs 6h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £107 compared to roughly £86 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Mannheim from Kiel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Kiel to Mannheim is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Mannheim are Heidelberg, Frankfurt am Main, Mainz, Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Mannheim on Omio.
Heidelberg is a historic university city on the River Neckar, known for its baroque Altstadt and Heidelberg Castle. A large student population keeps the city lively, while riverside views and the Philosophenweg reflect its Romantic past.
Frankfurt am Main pairs Germany’s best-known skyline with a rebuilt old town and a broad stretch of museums along the Main. Known as a financial hub and trade fair city, it also has apple wine taverns and a distinctly international feel.
Mainz on the Rhine is known for its Roman past, Gutenberg heritage and relaxed wine culture. Its old town, cathedral and riverside give the state capital a lively but easy-going feel.
Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.
Wiesbaden is known for its thermal springs, stately architecture and refined spa-town character. Set near the Rhine, it blends leafy parks, elegant squares and a calm, affluent atmosphere.
Travel to Mannheim easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kiel to Mannheim.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Mannheim:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Mannheim costing on average £107.
A coach is £262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Mannheim costing on average £310.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Coach takes on average 11h 6m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Mannheim as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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