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4.6Travel Information from Bonn to Essen
 Distance | 50 miles (80 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $19 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $8 (€7) • 2 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $19 (€17) • 1 h 13 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 50 miles (80 km) between Bonn and Essen. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bonn to Essen.
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The best way to travel from Bonn to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bonn to Essen
Travel to Essen 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 Essen.
There are 2 travel options from Bonn to Essen: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Essen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Essen:
Taking a bus costs $12 (€10) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $19 (€17).
The fastest way to get to Essen from Bonn is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 13 min.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 10 min of travel time.
The distance from Bonn to Essen is approximately 50 miles (80 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Essen is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 13 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bonn and Essen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Essen:
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Bonn to Essen:
- FlixBus can take you to Essen by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Bonn to Essen for $8 (€7).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, National Express or TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH for trains to Essen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Bonn to Essen tickets on Omio for $19 (€17).
Yes, there are direct services available from Bonn to Essen with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 7 direct buses per day.
- 1 direct train per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Essen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bonn to Essen.
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