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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Bonn:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Bonn costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (2h 12m by train vs 2h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $78 (€64) compared to roughly $42 (€35) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Bonn
How to get from Heidelberg to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:50 AM3h10Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof3:00 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:50 AM3h10Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof3:00 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 20498:24 AM2h19Heidelberg Hbf10:43 AMBonn Hbf$401One-way0 transfers
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ICE 10208:46 AM2h57Heidelberg Hbf11:43 AMBonn Hbf$491One-way2 transfers
S3 · ICE 614 · ICE 820 · STR 668:13 AM2h20Heidelberg Hbf10:33 AMBonn Hbf$851One-way3 transfers
S3 · ICE 1012 · 254218:43 AM2h42Heidelberg Hbf11:25 AMBonn Hbf$1011One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:35 PM4h00Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof9:35 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM4h05Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:05 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM4h35Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof8:35 AMBonn, Museumsmeile$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Bonn:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Bonn costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Bonn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, 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.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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