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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bonn to Essen

Composite routes from Bonn to Essen

Cheapest
1 h 1 min
Car
97 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bonn UN Campus to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Bonn UN Campus to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Bus from Bonn Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$89.06

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Bonn Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Bonn Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Bonn Hbf to Solingen
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$35.62

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Bonn Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54
Train from Solingen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Bonn Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Bonn Hbf to Solingen
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Bonn Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$16.54

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Bonn Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.73

TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

Phone:
+49-261-98887070
Email:
service@trans-regio.de
Website:
mittelrheinbahn.de/
Train from Bonn Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG

Phone:
01806 504030
Email:
mietservicebus@kvb-koeln.de
Website:
kvb.koeln/
Train from Bonn Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.00
Train from Bonn Universität/Markt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.47–$7.00

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Bonn to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bonn to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Essen is to rideshare which costs $5.12 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bonn to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $15.22 - $22.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Bonn to Essen?

The distance between Bonn and Essen is 114 km. The road distance is 97.3 km.

How do I travel from Bonn to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bonn to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $33.70 - $38.04 .

How long does it take to get from Bonn to Essen?

The train from Bonn Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Essen bus from?

Bonn to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Essen train from?

Bonn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Essen?

The best way to get from Bonn to Essen is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $33.70 - $38.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11.96 - $17.39 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Bonn to Essen bus arrive?

Bonn to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Bonn to Essen train arrive?

Bonn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Essen is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Bonn to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bonn to Essen?

Book your Bonn to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bonn to Essen?

Book your Bonn to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

Can I share a ride from Bonn to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bonn and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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