What is the cheapest way to get from Bonn to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Essen is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bonn to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Essen is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Bonn to Essen?

The distance between Bonn and Essen is 114 km. The road distance is 94.4 km.

How do I travel from Bonn to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bonn to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs €20 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Bonn to Essen?

The train from Bonn Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Essen bus from?

Bonn to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Essen train from?

Bonn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Essen?

The best way to get from Bonn to Essen is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs €20 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs €17 - €22 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Bonn to Essen bus arrive?

Bonn to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bonn to Essen train arrive?

Bonn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Essen is 94 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Bonn to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bonn to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bonn to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2582+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Bonn to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bonn and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bonn to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 18 subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Bonn to Essen by train, bus, car, subway, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 1 / ...
1h 14m
€20–85
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bonn to Essenrideshare 94.8 km
1h 28m
€5
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
1h 46m
€17–21
Drive 94.4 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Essencar 94.4 km
58 min
€14–20
Train via Duisburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
1h 28m
€12–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2h 10m
€8–14
Line 18 subway, train
1. Take the subway from Bonn Hbf to Köln Mülheim Bf Mülheimsubway 18
2. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 23m
€23–35

Bonn to Essen by train

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Distance: 113.6 km
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bonn Hbf to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €20–85 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn Hbf to Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 1h 46m.

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