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Essen to Bonn Bus Schedule
Bus from Essen to Bonn: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Essen to Bonn. Traveling by bus from Essen to Bonn usually takes around 2 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 15m |
| Cheapest price | TRY 292.45 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Essen to Bonn?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Essen to Bonn. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4 | 2h 27m | TRY 413.99 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 4 trips from Essen to Bonn, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 27 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Essen to Bonn
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 27 minutes to cover the 50 miles from Essen to Bonn. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Bonn. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Essen to Bonn, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Essen to Bonn every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Essen to Bonn without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Essen to Bonn; ticket prices start at TRY 616.98.
City Information
Bonn
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Located on the banks of the Rhine river, Bonn is known for being the birthplace of the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The city was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990, before the German Reunification moved the capital back to Berlin. Bonn is full of cultural landmarks and architectural marvels in line with its rich history and traditions.
The Old City Hall of Bonn is an architectural marvel with lavish Rococo style. The square in front of the building, Marktplatz, is the site of a local outdoor market with stalls selling fresh produce, bread, and other delicacies. Several restaurants and bars surround the plaza, so you can grab an outdoor table to people-watch in the center of Bonn.
The historical sights in Bonn are nearly endless, but you definitely shouldn't miss Drachenburg Castle, Catedral de Bonn, and Poppelsdorf Palace; the latter includes botanical gardens and a mineralogical museum! Or engage with more recent history at the Kunstmuseum Bonn, a modernist art museum focused on post-war German art.
Bonn shares an airport with its neighbor to the north, Cologne. Buses connect travelers from the city to the airport, but you can also take a bus to your next destination in Germany, or even farther. For example, FlixBus and Sindbad serve routes to Berlin, Prague, Paris, London, and more. The train network is similarly robust, and Deutsche Bahn provides the bulk of train trips to and from Bonn.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Essen?
Main departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof (Freiheit) is Essen's central bus terminal located directly outside the main train station. Buses servicing the terminal include FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus, which travel to Hamburg six times daily and make regular trips to Munich, Mannheim, and Dusseldorf. The terminal stretches along Freiheit, with various seating areas and stops for different bus companies. Although there aren't many amenities on the road near the station besides a large multistory parking garage, the nearby train station and city center have plentiful shops, restaurants, and hotels. The station also has a Starbucks, McDonald's, and a Lidl supermarket. You can also find information and tickets for major bus services in the train station, although it is advisable to book in advance online.
All bus stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where does the bus arrive in Bonn?
Image credit: Janko Hoener
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Joseph-Beuys-Allee
All buses from Essen arrive at one main station in Bonn.
All bus stations in Bonn:
Joseph-Beuys-Allee
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