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Compare bus and train for Essen to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Essen to Bonn:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Bonn costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.91 (€-15.47). The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 17m 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 Essen to Bonn
How to get from Essen to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:10 PM2h15Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)12:25 AMBonn, Museumsmeile$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:10 PM2h15Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)12:25 AMBonn, Museumsmeile$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
28074 · ICE 278:39 AM1h35Essen Hbf10:14 AMBonn Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 30296 · 17411 · ICE 20139:12 AM2h01Essen Hbf11:13 AMBonn Hbf$431One-way2 transfers
- S6 · 285119:08 AM1h46Essen Hbf10:54 AMBonn Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:15 AM2h25Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)8:40 AMBonn, Museumsmeile$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:25 PM2h35Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)4:00 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:50 AM2h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:40 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Bonn:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Bonn costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Bonn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bonn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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