How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn

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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Bonn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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$43

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$16

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3h 10m

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2h 40m

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from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:55 PM2h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:05 PMBonn, Museumsmeile
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:55 AM2h10
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 822 · 10908 · 10811
    8:22 AM1h12
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    9:34 AMBonn-Beuel station
    $711One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 1049
    8:30 AM2h13
    Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
    10:43 AMBonn Hbf
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1612 · S12 · 10615
    8:26 AM1h45
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    10:11 AMBonn-Beuel station
    $711One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS9+VIAS Rail GmbH25008+Deutsche Bahn28516
    8:45 AM3h17
    Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
    12:02 PMBonn Hbf
    $741One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM2h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:00 PMBonn, Museumsmeile
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:35 AM2h00
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    8:35 AMBonn, Museumsmeile
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM2h25
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    9:35 PMBonn, Museumsmeile
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn, 91,44% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn

Travel to Bonn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Bonn including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn is a bus with an average price of $11 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Bonn take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 18m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Bonn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn:
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Bonn by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bonn by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bonn often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Cologne, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bonn and these popular destinations at a great price.
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