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 €21 - €30 and takes 8h 2m.

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 2m.

How far is it from Bonn to Externsteine?

The distance between Bonn and Externsteine is 296 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 via Duisburg which takes 5h 48m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 via Duisburg which takes 5h 48m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 8h 2m.

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 576+ hotels available in Externsteine.

Bonn to Externsteine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duisburg HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
5h 48m
€50–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationN1338
8h 2m
€21–30
Drive 226.1 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Externsteine226.1 km
2h 16m
€33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Paderborn Hbf41
6h 10m
€58–67
Bus via Werther
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
8h 6m

Bonn to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

100Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.7 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Externsteine via Duisburg Hbf, Paderborn Hbf, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Bad Salzuflen central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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