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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Essen and Bonn. The average train journey from Essen to Bonn takes 2 hours and 35 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 2 hours and 27 minutes.
| Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 27m |
| Lowest price | $34.01 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Bonn?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Bonn. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 2h 36m | $34.01 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Bonn start from $34, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bonn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Bonn trains arrive at Plittersdorf Wurzerstr. and one other train station.
From Essen to Bonn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 36 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bonn faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 27 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Bonn on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 2:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bonn to Essen.
City Information
Bonn
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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 is the train station in Essen?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Bonn?
Main arrival station: Plittersdorf Wurzerstr.
Bonn receives travelers from Essen at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Bonn:
Plittersdorf Wurzerstr.
Oberkassel Sud/romlinghoven
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