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Train Kiel → Bonn

Schedule & travel time

10h 45m 448 km 8 trains/day
ICE IC

Route overview

10h 45m

Fastest time

12h 54m

Avg. duration

448

Kilometers

8

Trains per day

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By train from Kiel to Bonn

An important rail connection: The train connection from Kiel to Bonn is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 10h 45m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 448 kilometers and is served by about 8 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 Bonn saves you about 50 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 100 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 Bonn?

The fastest connection from Kiel to Bonn takes 10h 45m. The average travel time is 12h 54m.

How many trains run daily from Kiel to Bonn?

About 8 trains run daily on the Kiel - Bonn route. Train types include ICE, IC.

What is the route from Kiel to Bonn?

The direct connection covers 448 km.

More interesting connections

Kiel → Flensburg
1h 15m80 km
Kiel → Hamburg
1h 08m85 km
Köln → Bonn
0h 19m25 km
Koblenz → Bonn
0h 30m60 km
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Return journey

Bonn Kiel

More connections

Kiel → Flensburg1h 15mKiel → Hamburg1h 08mKiel → Lübeck1h 08mKiel → Berlin3h 55mKöln → Bonn0h 19mKoblenz → Bonn0h 30mBerlin → Bonn4h 30m
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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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