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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)7:40 PM2h50Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)10:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Amsterdam -> Prague)7:40 PM2h50Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)10:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
STR 66 · ICE 6291:27 PM1h12Bonn Hbf2:39 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$491One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 9214:12 AM2h33Bonn Hbf6:45 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$121One-way0 transfers
ICE 9214:12 AM2h51Bonn Hbf7:03 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
IC 6040312:15 AM1h56Bonn Hbf2:11 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 PM1h55Bonn, Museumsmeile1:10 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 PM2h00Bonn, Museumsmeile11:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 PM2h20Bonn, Museumsmeile11:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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