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Compare bus and train 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 bus with prices starting from €12. 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 bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€24 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Bonn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen 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 BlaBlaCar to go to Bonn by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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