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Compare train and bus for Trier to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. 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 €13, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Trier to Bonn:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Bonn costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 2m by train vs 2h 4m by car). Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €22 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 Trier to Bonn
How to get from Trier to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 PM2h10Trier6:40 PMBonn€171One-way0 transfers
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4:30 PM2h10Trier6:40 PMBonn€171One-way0 transfers
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4:30 PM2h10Trier6:40 PMBonn€171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Bonn:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Bonn costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Bonn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bonn by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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