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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Rotterdam to Bonn:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bonn costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $592 (€486) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bonn costing on average $612 (€503).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Flight takes on average 6h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Bonn
How to get from Rotterdam to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)3:15 PM4h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Amsterdam -> Prague)3:15 PM4h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 2843 · ICE 125 · STR 6612:20 PM3h43Rotterdam Centraal4:03 PMBonn Hbf$1191One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 1163 · IC 3561 · 20093 · 106375:15 PM3h47Rotterdam Centraal9:02 PMBonn-Beuel station$321One-way4 transfers
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 106291:15 PM3h49Rotterdam Centraal5:04 PMBonn-Beuel station$441One-way4 transfers
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 106291:15 PM3h56Rotterdam Centraal5:11 PMBonn-Beuel station$811One-way3 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM5h30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)12:00 AMBonn, Museumsmeile$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM7h10Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:00 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$551One-way1 transfer
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BA92212:05 PM5h25Rotterdam The Hague Airport5:30 PMDusseldorf Airport$8221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Bonn:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bonn costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $592 (€486) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bonn costing on average $612 (€503).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Flight takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Bonn as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bonn by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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