How to travel from Kiel to Bonn, Germany

The distance between Kiel and Bonn is around 506km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kiel to Bonn by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BonnKiel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Dammtor and then to Bonn Hbf.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Bonn.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance538km (334 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kiel and Bonn

There are several options for getting from Kiel to Bonn by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Kiel and Bonn is around 506km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (279 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Kiel and Bonn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kiel to Bonn is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Kiel and Bonn, 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 Kiel and Bonn. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kiel to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Dammtor. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Kiel and Bonn. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Kiel and Bonn. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kiel to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Kiel and Bonn. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kiel to Bonn. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Bonn is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Bonn. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) 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 Kiel and Bonn. The distance is around 538km (334 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kiel to Bonn is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kiel and Bonn

Transport options from Kiel to Bonn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 55m
€165($165)
hourly506km (314 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 45m
€180($180)
hourly543km (337 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 45m
€345($345)
hourly685km (426 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€115($115)
once daily573km (356 miles)
Train to Siegburg Bf5h 55m
€110($110)
once daily586km (364 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
€30($30)
once daily625km (388 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€89($89)
on demand538km (334 miles)

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Airports near Bonn

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Bonn
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Bonn
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Bonn