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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
$25
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
46m
Average duration
55m
Trains per day
6
Distance
32 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Düsseldorf to Bonn:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bonn costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (53m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Bonn trains for today, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 103 · IC 2040 | On time 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h46 | 9:13 AM Bonn Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 | Delayed 9:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 8:17 AM 8:17 AMBonn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28511 | 9:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h56 | 10:54 AM Bonn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 623 · 33633 | On time 10:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h03 | 11:25 AM Bonn Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28513 | 10:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h56 | 11:54 AM Bonn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1521 · 17331 | Delayed 9:24 AM 11:06 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0h59 | 12:05 PM Bonn Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, July 14 | |||||
26848 · ICE 521 · STR 66 | 3:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h43 | 5:23 AM Bonn Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 523 · 28501 | On time 4:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h08 | 5:54 AM Bonn Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 23 | On time 5:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 6:13 AM Bonn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 101 · IC 2348 | On time 6:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h46 | 7:13 AM Bonn Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Bonn run on average 8 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 46m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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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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Bonn-Beuel Station, Bonn -> Bonn Central Station, Bonn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Bonn 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 Bonn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Bonn trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Bonn-Beuel. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Bonn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf 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: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen 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: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal 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: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
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.
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