The average train between Bonn Hbf and Essen takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Bonn Hbf to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bonn Hbf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bonn Hbf is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bonn Hbf to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf station and arriving at Essen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Bonn Hbf to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bonn Hbf station.
Bonn Hbf to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Bonn Hbf and Essen is 80.8 km. The road distance is 114 km.
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.