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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Reading is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Reading RailAir via Dover, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

How far is it from Bonn to Reading?

The distance between Bonn and Reading is 429 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Reading without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £130 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Bonn to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bonn to Reading train from?

Bonn to Reading train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Reading?

The best way to get from Bonn to Reading is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £130 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 17h 57m.

Where does the Bonn to Reading bus arrive?

Bonn to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Bonn and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Bonn. It is currently 2:38 PM in Bonn and 1:38 PM in Reading.

Where does the Bonn to Reading train arrive?

Bonn to Reading train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Bonn to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Bonn and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Reading via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

There are 11 ways to get from Bonn to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
7h 13m
£135–441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
18h
£69–102
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Dover
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
17h 57m
£75–105
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
8h 57m
£131–560
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bonn to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
6h 38m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bonn to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Reading
7h 42m
£115–168
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
4h 57m
£86–254
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 37m
£89–234
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddington
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 42m
£83–216
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
6h 21m
£91–237
Train to Frankfurt, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)FRA - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
6h 23m
£101–306

Bonn to Reading by train and subway

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426.1 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Reading via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Reading RailAir via Dover, London Victoria, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 17h 57m.

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