What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Bonn?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Bonn is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Bonn?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Bonn is to train via Köln Hbf which takes 2h 8m and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Bonn UN Campus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Bonn?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Bonn-Beuel. This train operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Brussels to Bonn?

The distance between Brussels and Bonn is 247 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Bonn without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Bonn without a car is to train via Köln Hbf which takes 2h 8m and costs €40 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Bonn?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Brussels to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Bonn bus from?

Brussels to Bonn bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Bonn train from?

Brussels to Bonn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Bonn?

The best way to get from Brussels to Bonn is to train via Köln Hbf which takes 2h 8m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Cologne - Airport Bus Station, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Brussels to Bonn bus arrive?

Brussels to Bonn bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Brussels to Bonn train arrive?

Brussels to Bonn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Bonn is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Brussels to Bonn.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Bonn?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Bonn?

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Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Bonn.

Can I share a ride from Brussels to Bonn?

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

Brussels to Bonn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Brussels to Bonn by train, bus, night train, car, tram, or rideshare

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Train via Köln Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 8m
€44–175
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Bonnrideshare 231.3 km
2h 58m
€14
Bus via Cologne - Airport Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 5m
€17–35
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
3h 6m
€23–95
Drive 230.7 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Bonncar 230.7 km
2h 16m
€36–52
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
2. Take the tram from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bonn Hbftram 16 / ...
2h 51m
€44–161
Train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Bonn-Beueltrain Nj
3h 6m
€45–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bonn UN Campusbus N280
4h 40m
€21–35

Brussels to Bonn by train

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Distance: 247.4 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Bonn, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–160 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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