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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bonn is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bonn is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Bonn UN Campus. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bonn Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Bonn?

The distance between Essen and Bonn is 114 km. The road distance is 94.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bonn without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €19 - €45.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Bonn Hbf takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bonn bus from?

Essen to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bonn train from?

Essen to Bonn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bonn?

The best way to get from Essen to Bonn is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Essen to Bonn bus arrive?

Essen to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Essen to Bonn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bonn is 95 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Essen to Bonn.

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

Book your Essen to Bonn train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Bonn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 1501+ hotels available in Bonn.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Bonn?

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

Essen to Bonn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and line 18 tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Bonn by train, bus, car, train (Eurostar), tram, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain 1 / ...
1h 18m
€19–45
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Bonnrideshare 95 km
1h 28m
€5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2h 15m
€10–15
Drive 94.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bonncar 94.9 km
58 min
€14–21
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain Re / ...
1h 20m
€11–66
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the tram from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bonn Hbftram 16 / ...
1h 49m
€10–52
Bus via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 to Bonn Marktbus Sb60
2h 35m
Train, line 18 tram
1. Take the train from Essen Süd S to Köln Mülheim Bf Mülheimtrain S6
2. Take the tram from Köln Mülheim Bf Mülheim to Bonn Hbftram 18
2h 56m
€18–61

Essen to Bonn by train

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Distance: 113.6 km
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bonn Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bonn UN Campus 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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