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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. 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 bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Bonn
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Bonn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Bonn:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Bonn costing on average $85 (€71).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€71) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$46 (-€38). The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 42m 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 Saarbrücken to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:25 AM 2h45 Saarbrücken 4:10 AM Bonn $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:25 AM 2h45 Saarbrücken 4:10 AM Bonn $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:25 AM 2h45 Saarbrücken 4:10 AM Bonn $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:05 PM 7h10 Saarbrücken 4:15 AM Bonn $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Bonn:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Bonn costing on average $85 (€71).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Bonn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Bonn by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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