The average train between Bonn and Essen takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Bonn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bonn station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
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 Essen 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 113 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bonn Hbf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 1h 14m.