The average train between Bonn Hbf and Essen takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. 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 every 4 hours between Bonn Hbf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn Hbf is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bonn Hbf station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Bonn Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bonn Hbf station.
Bonn Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bonn Hbf to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bonn Hbf and Essen is 80.8 km. The road distance is 113 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bonn Hbf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 1h 14m.