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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $510.
Distance: 290 miles (467 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$146 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $510 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 17m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Bonn
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Bonn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bonn:
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bonn costing on average $146.
A bus is $456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bonn costing on average $510.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 17m.
Tickets start at around $146 compared to roughly $98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$47. The journey takes 6h 22m versus 6h 16m 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 Dresden to Bonn
How to get from Dresden to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 PM 11h15 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 5:15 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 PM 11h15 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 5:15 AM Bonn, Museumsmeile $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
EW90237:45 PM 1h10 Dresden Airport 8:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport $124 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2048
9:00 AM 8h13 Dresden Hbf 5:13 PM Bonn Hbf $60 1 One-way 0 transfers - STR 7 · IC 2048
8:51 AM 8h22 Dresden 5:13 PM Bonn Hbf $64 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 1652 · ICE 228
8:11 AM 7h32 Dresden Hbf 3:43 PM Bonn Hbf $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:10 AM 12h30 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 8:40 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile $36 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:05 AM 13h55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 8:00 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile $36 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:45 PM 13h55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 1:40 PM Bonn, Museumsmeile $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LH69 · LH98 · LH1978
6:10 AM 6h40 Dresden Airport 12:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $416 1 One-way 2 transfers - LH69 · LH96 · LH1978
6:10 AM 6h40 Dresden Airport 12:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $416 1 One-way 2 transfers - LH2123 · LH1978
9:25 AM 3h25 Dresden Airport 12:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $506 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bonn:
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bonn costing on average $146.
A bus is $456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bonn costing on average $510.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 17m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Bonn as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Bonn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti to go to Bonn by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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