How to travel from Zurich to Bonn

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Bonn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €52.

Distance: 241 miles (389 km)

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€95

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€41

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6h 47m

Average total duration

6h 17m

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30m

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4h 11m

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1h 11m

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9h 35m

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9h 5m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.2 - 2.3kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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BlaBlaCar

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from Zurich to Bonn

How to get from Zurich to Bonn by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:20PM11h55
Zurich
03:15AMBonn
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:20PM11h55
Zurich
03:15AMBonn
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:20PM11h55
Zurich
03:15AMBonn
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
01:50PM13h25
Zurich
03:15AMBonn
$811One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Bonn

Travel to Bonn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Bonn.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Bonn including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Bonn is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bonn:

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bonn costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $36 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bonn costing on average $66 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Bonn is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Bonn take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 9h 45m.

The distance from Zurich to Bonn is approximately 241 miles (389 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bonn is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Bonn as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Bonn:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Bonn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Bonn by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE to go to Bonn by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Smartwings, TUIfly to go to Bonn by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Bonn with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Bonn often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Cologne, Berlin, Amsterdam, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bonn and these popular destinations at a great price.

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