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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bonn:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bonn costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.74. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 30m 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 Dortmund to Bonn
How to get from Dortmund to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:35 PM2h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:50 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:35 PM2h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:50 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 515 · ICE 278:36 AM1h38Dortmund Hbf10:14 AMBonn Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 278:20 AM1h54Dortmund Hbf10:14 AMBonn Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
- 26412 · 17411 · ICE 20139:09 AM2h04Dortmund Hbf11:13 AMBonn Hbf$531One-way2 transfers
- ICE 946 · ICE 2515 · 254219:14 AM2h11Dortmund Hbf11:25 AMBonn Hbf$531One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 PM2h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:40 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:35 PM3h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf4:00 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 AM3h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:40 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bonn:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bonn costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Bonn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bonn by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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