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 - €130 and takes 17h 15m.

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 15m and costs €100 - €320.

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 Marie-Kahle-Allee via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Reading to Bonn?

The distance between Reading and Bonn is 686 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 8h 16m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m 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.

Train or bus from Reading to Bonn?

The best way to get from Reading to Bonn is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs €170 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 15m.

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 9:14 AM in Reading and 10:14 AM in Bonn.

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

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Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 1445+ 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 Bond Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 16m
€172–359
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 4m
€71–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Bonn Marie-Kahle-Alleebus FlixBus
17h 15m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bonncar
6h 43m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 15m
€104–317
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bonn UN Campusbus N280
17h 15m
€75–121
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bonncar
7h 57m
€105–169
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
6h 13m
€97–299
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 42m
€102–390
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LHR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
6h 17m
€114–387

Reading to Bonn by train, bus, and subway

56Weekly Services

8h 16mAverage Duration

€172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 685.5 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Bonn Hbf via Bond Street Station, Selfridges, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bonn Marie-Kahle-Allee via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria Coach Station in around 17h 15m.

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