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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Essen 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 2h 1m. 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 $45.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m 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 Bonn to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Bonn to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Essen:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Essen costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 18m 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 Bonn to Essen
How to get from Bonn to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
3:05 PM 2h40 Bonn, Museumsmeile 5:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:05 PM 2h40 Bonn, Museumsmeile 5:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 2441 · ICE 204
8:44 AM 1h14 Bonn Hbf 9:58 AM Essen Hbf $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2049 · ICE 202
10:44 AM 1h14 Bonn Hbf 11:58 AM Essen Hbf $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - 28514 · ICE 1053
11:04 AM 1h28 Bonn Hbf 12:32 PM Essen Hbf $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - 28510 · 10213
9:04 AM 1h33 Bonn Hbf 10:37 AM Essen Hbf $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
7:10 PM 2h40 Bonn, Museumsmeile 9:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:15 PM 2h45 Bonn, Museumsmeile 8:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:40 PM 2h15 Bonn, Museumsmeile 11:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Essen:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Essen costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Essen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional, Intercity to go to Essen by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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