How to travel from Bonn to Düsseldorf

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Compare bus and train for Bonn to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. 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 $8, while a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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$38

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$8

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$12

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1h 23m

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53m

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2h 20m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $8.

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Düsseldorf:

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Düsseldorf costing on average $38.

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bonn and Düsseldorf including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 6m sooner (53m by train vs 59m by car). Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $12 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.

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.

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from Bonn to Düsseldorf

How to get from Bonn to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bonn to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 PM1h50
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    9:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 PM1h50
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    9:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2441 · ICE 204
    8:44 AM0h48
    Bonn Hbf
    9:32 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1022
    9:44 AM0h51
    Bonn Hbf
    10:35 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn28510
    9:04 AM0h57
    Bonn Hbf
    10:01 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn28512
    10:04 AM0h57
    Bonn Hbf
    11:01 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:05 PM2h10
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    5:15 PMDüsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bonn to Düsseldorf.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bonn and Düsseldorf including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $8.

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Düsseldorf:

A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Düsseldorf costing on average $24.

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Bonn to Düsseldorf is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bonn to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.

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