The average train between Kiel and Bonn takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Bonn. 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 4 times a day between Kiel and Bonn. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Bonn at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 8m • 2 changes


6h 8m • 2 changes


6h 49m • 2 changes


6h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Bonn station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Kiel to Bonn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Bonn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Bonn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Bonn is 448.6 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bonn Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 6h 18m.