How to travel from Bonn to Kiel, Germany

The distance between Bonn and Kiel is around 505km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bonn to Kiel by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Kiel Hbf.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train to Kiel Hbf

Take the train to Kiel Hbf.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Kiel interim central bus station.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Kiel.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance536km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bonn and Kiel

There are several options for getting from Bonn to Kiel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Bonn and Kiel is around 505km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (279 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Bonn and Kiel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bonn to Kiel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Bonn and Kiel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bonn and Kiel. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bonn to Kiel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Dammtor and Bordesholm. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Bonn and Kiel. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bonn and Kiel. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bonn to Kiel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Köln Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 1. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bonn and Kiel. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bonn to Kiel. We recommend that you fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Kiel Hbf. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Kiel is Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Kiel. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bonn and Kiel. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bonn to Kiel is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bonn and Kiel

Transport options from Bonn to Kiel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 60m
€160($160)
every 3 hours505km (314 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€185($185)
every 4 hours538km (334 miles)
Train to Frankfurt, plane3h 35m
€345($345)
every 3 hours680km (423 miles)
Train to Kiel Hbf + 2 similar
5h 30m
€125($125)
twice daily569km (354 miles)
Train5h 40m
€270($270)
every 20 mins589km (366 miles)
Train to Kiel Hbf6hrs
€120($120)
once daily595km (370 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€30($30)
every 20 mins593km (368 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€89($89)
on demand536km (333 miles)

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Airports near Kiel

The following major airports near Kiel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Kiel
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Kiel
GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Kiel