The average train between Bonn and Essen takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per 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 6 times a week between Bonn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:44 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bonn is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. 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 4h 13m.
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) and National Express.
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.
