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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Externsteine is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Externsteine is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Externsteine?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Externsteine. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine via Bad Salzuflen, ZOB, Lemgo, Bahnhof and Detmold, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Bonn to Externsteine?

The distance between Bonn and Externsteine is 260 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Externsteine without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Bonn to Externsteine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Externsteine bus from?

Bonn to Externsteine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Externsteine?

The best way to get from Bonn to Externsteine is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Bonn to Externsteine bus arrive?

Bonn to Externsteine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bad Salzuflen central bus station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Externsteine?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Externsteine is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Bonn to Externsteine.

Where can I stay near Externsteine?

There are 171+ hotels available in Externsteine.

Bonn to Externsteine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bonn to Externsteine by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 19
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to H-BM-Horn, Bahnhoftrain Re82
4h 45m
€50–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationbus N1338
8h 15m
€16–29
Drive 226.1 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Externsteinecar 226.1 km
2h 16m
€33–47
Train via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
7h 23m

Bonn to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

48Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bonn to Externsteine.

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Distance: 260.4 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Externsteine via Bielefeld Hbf, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, H-BM-Horn, Abzweig Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Bad Salzuflen central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €16–29 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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