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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Mainz to Bonn:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Bonn costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
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How to get from Mainz to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 PM6h55Mainz4:35 AMBonn$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:40 PM6h55Mainz4:35 AMBonn$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:40 PM6h55Mainz4:35 AMBonn$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:20 AM9h00Mainz8:20 PMBonn$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Bonn:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Bonn costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Bonn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Bonn by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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