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94 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bonn to Essen

Composite routes from Bonn to Essen

Cheapest
58 min
Car
94 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Grandes Tour
Website
FlixBus
Website
2h 10m
4 times a day
$13.99–$20.36
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Grandes Tour
Website
1h 59m
3 times a week
+38 (044) 444 00 44
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Call
Train operators
Found: 9
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Süwex
Website
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Website
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Website
KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG
Website
Eurostar
Website
51 min
Twice daily
$39.44–$89.06
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 13m
3 times a day
$39.44–$44.53
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
33 min
Once daily
$10.81–$16.54
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
24 min
Every 30 minutes
$9.54–$13.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Flixtrain
Website
53 min
4 times a day
$7.63–$11.45
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Süwex
Website
20 min
Once daily
$12.09–$16.54
0621 8301200
0621 8301200
Call
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Website
20 min
Once daily
$3.73
+352 24 89 24 89
+352 24 89 24 89
Call
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Website
29 min
Hourly
$8.27–$12.09
+49-261-98887070
+49-261-98887070
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG
Website
58 min
Every 15 minutes
$5.34–$7.00
01806 504030
01806 504030
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 28m
Twice daily
$5.99
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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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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