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Compare train and bus for Gelsenkirchen to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 train costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Gelsenkirchen to Bonn:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Bonn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Bonn by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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