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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Kehl
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Kehl among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$119 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bonn to Kehl, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Kehl:
A bus is $85 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Kehl costing on average $119 (€100).
Other travel options to Kehl take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (3h 12m by train vs 3h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $119 (€100) compared to roughly $57 (€48) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Kehl
How to get from Bonn to Kehl by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Kehl is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:35 PM 6h10 Bonn 4:45 AM Kehl $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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10:35 PM 6h10 Bonn 4:45 AM Kehl $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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10:35 PM 6h10 Bonn 4:45 AM Kehl $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options

10:25 PM 15h05 Bonn 1:30 PM Kehl $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
11:40 AM 10h45 Bonn 10:25 PM Kehl $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Kehl:
A bus is $85 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Kehl costing on average $119 (€100).
Other travel options to Kehl take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Kehl 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 Kehl station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Kehl, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kehl by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kehl by bus.
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