- Must visit
Museum Barberini
World-class art museum in Potsdam with changing exhibitions from Impressionism to contemporary art in a landmark palace.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$108
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$108
Fastest journey on Sep 08
5 h
Average journey duration on Sep 08
5 h 12 m
Trains on Sep 08
9
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn to Brandenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn to Brandenburg will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
It's difficult to get from Bonn to Brandenburg without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Brandenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $111, while a flight costs an average of $819.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$173 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $819 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 0m Average total duration 16h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Brandenburg:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Brandenburg costing on average $173 (€140).
A bus is $707 (€572) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Brandenburg costing on average $819 (€662).
Other travel options to Brandenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
Tickets start at around $173 (€140) compared to roughly $105 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-68.10 (€-55.06). The journey takes 5h 54m versus 5h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bonn to Brandenburg trains for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:49 AM Bonn | 5h13 | 11:02 AM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:21 AM Bonn | 5h21 | 11:42 AM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:22 AM Bonn | 5h20 | 1:42 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:22 AM Bonn | 5h20 | 3:42 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:49 AM Bonn | 5h23 | 5:12 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:22 PM Bonn | 5h20 | 5:42 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:22 PM Bonn | 5h10 | 7:32 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:22 PM Bonn | 5h07 | 9:29 PM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:22 PM Bonn | 5h00 | 11:22 PM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bonn to Brandenburg run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $160 (€129) but you can travel from only $111 (€90) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 261 miles (421 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 261 miles (421 km) |
Average train duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $160 (€129) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 4:17 AM |
Last train 9:04 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Brandenburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brandenburg trip today.
World-class art museum in Potsdam with changing exhibitions from Impressionism to contemporary art in a landmark palace.
Leading modern art museum in Cottbus, housed in a former diesel power station with strong East German and contemporary collections.
Second branch of Brandenburg's modern art museum, showing paintings, graphics, and temporary exhibitions in central Cottbus.
Vast UNESCO park of palaces, temples, and lakeside paths; the essential landscape experience in Potsdam.
Famous landscape park and cross-border garden realm in Bad Muskau, celebrated for long walks, vistas, and UNESCO status.
Elegant central square lined with major museums and churches, ideal for architecture, photos, and old-town atmosphere.
Spreewälder Gurken are pickled cucumbers from the Spreewald, famous for their crisp texture and dill, mustard, or horseradish flavors. A signature regional preserve.
Pellkartoffeln mit Quark pairs boiled potatoes with seasoned fresh curd cheese. It is a simple, traditional meal long associated with Brandenburg farmhouse cooking.
Königsberger Klopse are tender meatballs in a creamy caper sauce, served across eastern Germany and long established on Brandenburg menus as hearty comfort food.
Traditional brewery restaurant in Potsdam serving German classics and house beer in a lively, rustic atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Well-known Potsdam venue for Austrian and regional dishes with a polished but relaxed atmosphere. Strong reputation for quality and service.
Historic Potsdam restaurant known for refined regional cuisine in an elegant setting near Sanssouci. Good choice for a classic Brandenburg dining experience.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are often cheaper than Berlin, while regional trains and local transit stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes.
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Brandenburg Hbf -> Neustadt Markt, Brandenburg an der Havel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonn to Brandenburg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brandenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bonn to Brandenburg trains use the Bonn Hbf to Brandenburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Bonn and Brandenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bonn Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Magd und Knecht, Cafébar Macchiato, Frittebud, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn Hbf. ATMs are available at Bonn Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn Hbf. Information desks are available at Bonn Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bonn Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bonn Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonn Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Motel One, Hotel Rheinland, Hotel Löhndorf, Villa Esplanade.
Bonn-Beuel is 2 km from Bonn city centre. Public transport options include:
Bonn-Beuel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafe Wagner, Stadt-Café, Freundlicher Imbiss, Beueler Döner- & Pizza-Center
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn-Beuel. ATMs are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn-Beuel. Information desks are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Luggage storage is available at Bonn-Beuel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bonn-Beuel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonn-Beuel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Nearby hotels include Garten Hotel, Portofino.
Bonn-Bad Godesberg is 7 km from Bonn city centre. Public transport options include:
Bonn-Bad Godesberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: House of Steaks, Fair Cafe, Maternus, Mykonos
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. ATMs are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. Information desks are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Luggage storage is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Nearby hotels include Kaiserhof, Hotel zum Adler, Insel Hotel, Hotel Eden.
Brandenburg Hbf is 2 km from Brandenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Brandenburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pizzahaus Steinofenpizza, MalaBar Indisches Restaurant, McDonald's, Darin Kebap
Wi-Fi is available at Brandenburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Brandenburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Brandenburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Brandenburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Brandenburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brandenburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brandenburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brandenburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include City Hotel Brandenburg, Hotel am Molkenmarkt.
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