How to travel from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main

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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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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$48

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$13

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3h 11m

Average total duration

2h 41m

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h20
Bonn, Museumsmeile
11:05AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
07:40PM2h20
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
10:00PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 121
09:17AM1h12
Bonn Hbf
10:29AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1041One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 1940 · S8
09:03AM2h25
Bonn Hbf
11:28AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
$581One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 1513
08:07AM1h27
Bonn Hbf
09:34AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1041One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 121
09:17AM1h28
Bonn Hbf
10:45AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$1101One-way
1 transfer
RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
07:40PM2h50
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
10:30PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25PM2h00
Bonn, Museumsmeile
11:25PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25PM2h20
Bonn, Museumsmeile
11:45PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$191One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main, 90,56% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bonn and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 2m.

The distance from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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