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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $57 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 $57, while a flight costs an average of $519.
Distance: 290 miles (467 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$519 Average price | $148 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Dresden to Bonn:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bonn costing on average $148.
A bus is $461 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bonn costing on average $519.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43. The journey takes 10h 46m versus 6h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
4:05 AM13h55Dresden6:00 PMBonn$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:05 AM13h55Dresden6:00 PMBonn$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:45 AM10h05Dresden8:50 PMBonn$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:15 PM14h30Dresden7:45 AMBonn$491One-way0 transfers
7:25 PM11h15Dresden6:40 AMBonn$981One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bonn:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bonn costing on average $148.
A bus is $461 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bonn costing on average $519.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bonn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bonn by train.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Bonn by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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