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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 an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 train costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€39 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€21. The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 26m 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.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 31249 · 28509
8:01 AM 1h53 Gelsenkirchen Hbf 9:54 AM Bonn Hbf €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 31249 · 28509
8:01 AM 1h53 Gelsenkirchen Hbf 9:54 AM Bonn Hbf €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 2007 · 28511
9:13 AM 1h41 Gelsenkirchen Hbf 10:54 AM Bonn Hbf €37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 31253 · 28513
10:01 AM 1h53 Gelsenkirchen Hbf 11:54 AM Bonn Hbf €26 1 One-way 1 transfer - 89876 · ICE 29
10:31 AM 1h42 Gelsenkirchen Hbf 12:13 PM Bonn Hbf €31 1 One-way 1 transfer - 89872 · ICE 27
8:31 AM 1h42 Gelsenkirchen Hbf 10:13 AM Bonn Hbf €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 5 trains 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bonn by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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