What is the cheapest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Essen is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Essen is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn Hbf and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn Hbf to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn Hbf and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Bonn Hbf to Essen?

The distance between Bonn Hbf and Essen is 114 km. The road distance is 95.3 km.

How do I travel from Bonn Hbf to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bonn Hbf to Essen without a car is to train via Duisburg Hbf which takes 1h 27m and costs €11 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Bonn Hbf to Essen?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Bonn Hbf to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn Hbf to Essen bus from?

Bonn Hbf to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn Hbf to Essen train from?

Bonn Hbf to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn Hbf to Essen?

The best way to get from Bonn Hbf to Essen is to train via Duisburg Hbf which takes 1h 27m and costs €11 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €23 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Bonn Hbf to Essen bus arrive?

Bonn Hbf to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bonn Hbf to Essen train arrive?

Bonn Hbf to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bonn Hbf to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn Hbf to Essen is 95 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Bonn Hbf to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bonn Hbf to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2789+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Bonn Hbf to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bonn Hbf and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bonn Hbf to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 18 tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Bonn Hbf to Essen by train, bus, car, tram, or rideshare

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Train via Duisburg Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
1h 27m
€12–81
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bonn to Essenrideshare 94.8 km
1h 32m
€5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
1h 50m
€17–22
Drive 95.3 km
1. Drive from Bonn Hbf to Essencar 95.3 km
59 min
€14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 1 / ...
1h 37m
€18–75
Train via Koeln-Muelheim
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Koeln-Muelheimtrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen Hbftrain Re
1h 39m
Line 18 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Bonn Hbf to Köln Mülheim Bf Mülheimtram 18
2. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 28m
€22–33

Bonn Hbf to Essen by train

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Distance: 113.5 km
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Bonn Hbf, Germany and Essen, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Bonn Hbf to Duisburg Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 13m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn Hbf to Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 1h 50m.

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