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Compare bus and train for Aachen to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Bonn
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Bonn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Bonn:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Bonn costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$23. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 1m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Bonn
How to get from Aachen to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
10:15 PM 1h45 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 12:00 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:15 PM 1h45 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 12:00 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 15 · 28515
11:38 AM 1h16 Aachen Hbf 12:54 PM Bonn Hbf $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 26815 · ICE 2013
9:51 AM 1h22 Aachen Hbf 11:13 AM Bonn Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - 26819 · IC 2044
11:51 AM 1h22 Aachen Hbf 1:13 PM Bonn Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - 26813 · ICE 27
8:51 AM 1h22 Aachen Hbf 10:13 AM Bonn Hbf $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
7:45 PM 1h35 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 9:20 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Bonn:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Bonn costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Bonn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bonn by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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