How to get from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 81 miles (131 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $21 - $35 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $21 (€19) • 2 h 15 min | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $21 (€19) • 2 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus or train to travel 81 miles (131 km) from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $21 (€19). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $10 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel to Frankfurt am Main from Bonn. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 travel options from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt am Main from Bonn is by taking a bus, which costs on average $21 (€19).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $13 (€12) less than a train with an average ticket price of $35 (€31) from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main.
The fastest way from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:
Train takes 2 h 53 min on average.
The Bonn to Frankfurt am Main distance is around 81 miles (131 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main:
The following travel companies offer services from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main:
Yes, there are direct routes from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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