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Compare bus and train for Bonn to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. 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 €11, while a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bonn to Aachen
Compare the available ways to get from Bonn to Aachen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Aachen:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Aachen costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 9m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Aachen
How to get from Bonn to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
2:30 AM 1h45 Bonn, Museumsmeile 4:15 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:30 AM 1h45 Bonn, Museumsmeile 4:15 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 28506 · ICE 18
7:04 AM 1h12 Bonn Hbf 8:16 AM Aachen Hbf €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2443 · 26804
6:44 AM 1h23 Bonn Hbf 8:07 AM Aachen Hbf €23 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 2441 · 26808
8:44 AM 1h23 Bonn Hbf 10:07 AM Aachen Hbf €29 1 One-way 1 transfer - 28510 · ICE 316
9:04 AM 1h12 Bonn Hbf 10:16 AM Aachen Hbf €35 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Aachen:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Aachen costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Aachen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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