- Must visit
Bundeskunsthalle
Large exhibition hall hosting major international art, cultural, and science shows. One of Bonn's best-known museum venues with changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 10 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Bonn on Sun, Jul 12, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€10). The journey takes 2h 15m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bonn buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 5:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h40 | 8:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h20 | 8:35 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h00 | 8:35 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 7:05 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h15 | 8:00 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h25 | 9:35 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h20 | 2:25 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h00 | 2:25 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h15 | 5:15 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h55 | 5:15 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Bonn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bonn trip today.
Large exhibition hall hosting major international art, cultural, and science shows. One of Bonn's best-known museum venues with changing exhibitions.
The birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, with manuscripts, instruments, and biographical displays. Essential for music lovers and one of Bonn's signature sights.
Flagship museum on post-1945 German history with accessible, high-quality displays. One of the most visited museums in Germany and a key Bonn attraction.
The old town is loved for its colorful facades, small streets, and lively local atmosphere. It becomes especially popular in cherry blossom season.
Bonn's famous cherry blossom street draws huge spring crowds and strong social media attention. Best visited during bloom for iconic photos.
Expansive riverside park with lakes, paths, and event spaces. Popular for walks, cycling, and open-air leisure, especially in warmer months.
A classic Rhineland pot roast, traditionally marinated for several days and served with a rich sweet-sour gravy. It is one of the region’s most iconic festive dishes.
A traditional Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apples, often served with fried onions and blood sausage. In Bonn and the surrounding region, it is a well-known comfort food.
Crisp potato pancakes commonly sold at markets and festivals, usually served with apple sauce. They are a beloved local snack across the Rhineland.
A well-known, long-established German inn serving hearty regional food in a relaxed, traditional setting. Popular for classic Rhineland cooking.
A historic traditional restaurant in Bonn known for Rhineland classics and a cozy old-town atmosphere. A strong choice for regional dishes and local character.
A very popular established restaurant near Bonn’s center, best known for generous pizzas and lively casual dining. A reliable local favorite.
Moderate by German standards: public transport and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more during busy periods.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares. Little or no tip is expected for counter service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bonn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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