The average train between Bonn and Kiel takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Bonn 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 hourly between Bonn and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Bonn to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Bonn to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Bonn to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bonn and Kiel is 448.6 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 25m.