The train between Bonn and Essen takes 3h 18m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Bonn 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 once a week between Bonn and Essen. The service departs Bonn at 9:44 PM at night, which arrives into Essen at 01:02:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Essen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Bonn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bonn Hbf station.
Bonn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Bonn to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bonn and Essen is 80.5 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.
