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Train Kiel → Mannheim

Schedule & travel time

6h 37m 550 km 10 trains/day
ICE IC

Route overview

6h 37m

Fastest time

7h 56m

Avg. duration

550

Kilometers

10

Trains per day

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By train from Kiel to Mannheim

One of the most important long-distance routes: The train connection from Kiel to Mannheim is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 6h 37m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 550 kilometers and is served by about 10 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Fernverkehr (ICE/IC)

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Kiel to Mannheim saves you about 61 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 123 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Kiel to Mannheim?

The fastest connection from Kiel to Mannheim takes 6h 37m. The average travel time is 7h 56m.

How many trains run daily from Kiel to Mannheim?

About 10 trains run daily on the Kiel - Mannheim route. Train types include ICE, IC.

What is the route from Kiel to Mannheim?

The direct connection covers 550 km.

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Kiel → Flensburg
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1h 08m85 km
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Return journey

Mannheim Kiel

More connections

Kiel → Flensburg1h 15mKiel → Hamburg1h 08mKiel → Lübeck1h 08mKiel → Berlin3h 55mFrankfurt → Mannheim0h 37mSaarbrücken → Mannheim1h 16mHeidelberg → Mannheim12m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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