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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bonn is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bonn is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bonn?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bonn Beethovenhalle und SWB via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Reading to Bonn?

The distance between Reading and Bonn is 684 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bonn without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Reading to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bonn bus from?

Reading to Bonn bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bonn train from?

Reading to Bonn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Bonn?

The best way to get from Reading to Bonn is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 43m.

Where does the Reading to Bonn bus arrive?

Reading to Bonn bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Bonn?

Bonn is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 8:29 PM in Reading and 9:29 PM in Bonn.

Where does the Reading to Bonn train arrive?

Reading to Bonn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 1388+ hotels available in Bonn.

Reading to Bonn - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Bonn by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
7h 15m
€120–508
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
16h 43m
€76–115
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bonn
6h 39m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 10m
€104–310
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Bonn Hbf79
8h 25m
€112–344
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bonn
7h 48m
€133–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbf
5h 59m
€100–288
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liverpool Street Station
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
6h 9m
€83–269
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)LHR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
6h 11m
€118–364
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbf
6h 38m
€108–287

Reading to Bonn by train and subway

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7h 15mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 683.5 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Bonn Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bonn Beethovenhalle und SWB via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, and Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 in around 16h 43m.

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