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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bonn is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Bonn UN Campus. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bonn Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Bonn?

The distance between Essen and Bonn is 114 km. The road distance is 94.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bonn without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €23 - €55.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Bonn Hbf takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bonn bus from?

Essen to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bonn train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Bonn?

The best way to get from Essen to Bonn is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €23 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €10 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Essen to Bonn bus arrive?

Essen to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Essen to Bonn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bonn is 95 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Essen to Bonn.

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

Book your Essen to Bonn train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Bonn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 1414+ hotels available in Bonn.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Bonn?

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

Essen to Bonn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 16 subway

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Bonn by train, bus, car, train (Eurostar), subway, or rideshare

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 Essen Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain 33 / ...
1h 18m
€23–55
Bus via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2h 21m
€4–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2h 15m
€6–10
Drive 94.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bonncar 94.9 km
57 min
€14–20
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain 19 / ...
1h 23m
€20–88
Train, line 16 subway
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the subway from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bonn Hbfsubway 16 / ...
1h 51m
€19–74
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain Re / ...
2h 2m
€24–90
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Bonnrideshare 95 km
1h 28m
€5

Essen to Bonn by train

33Weekly Trains

1h 18mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.7 km
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bonn Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bonn UN Campus 5 times a day. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Grandes Tour also services this route 3 times a week.

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