How to get from Essen to Bonn

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What is the best way to travel from Essen to Bonn?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Bonn from Essen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 15m
£7
£7
4
Car
0h 50m
£4
£6
3

What is the cheapest way to reach Bonn from Essen?

You can reach Bonn with just £4 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £7
Saturday
from £5
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £5
Thursday
from £4

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 20m
    0
    06:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:35
    Bonn
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    11:05
    Bonn
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    10:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    13:40
    Bonn
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    22:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:30
    Bonn
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

    • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    16:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    17:10
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £7
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 10m
    0
    16:00
    Essen
    17:10
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    20:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:50
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    20:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:30
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    14:10
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    17:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    18:10
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4

What are the fastest trips from Essen to Bonn?

You can get to Bonn from Essen in just 0h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 1h 0m
Saturday
from 0h 50m
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 0h 50m
Thursday
from 1h 0m

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    16:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    17:10
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £7
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 10m
    0
    16:00
    Essen
    17:10
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    22:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:30
    Bonn
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 20m
    0
    06:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:35
    Bonn
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    11:05
    Bonn
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    10:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    13:40
    Bonn
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    20:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:50
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    20:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:30
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    17:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    18:10
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    14:10
    Bonn
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Essen to Bonn

What are the most popular stations in Essen and Bonn?

In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, while in Bonn you will be arriving at Central Station, Beuel Train Station or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bonn from Essen? With 2 connections between 2 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Essen and Bonn, you can pay as low as £4 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Bonn in just 0h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Essen and Bonn are BlaBlaCar and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Essen and Bonn is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gelsenkirchen or to Alfter, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Cologne/Bonn Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Essen to Bonn?

The most popular companies between Essen and Bonn, are BlaBlaCar and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Bonn

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Bonn. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Essen to Bonn

How can I reach Bonn from Essen?

Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Bonn from Essen.

How far is Bonn from Essen?

The distance between Essen and Bonn is 80.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Bonn?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 14 kgs, and a flight 20 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Essen to Bonn?

You can get to Bonn with just £4 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bonn in just 0h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Essen and to Bonn

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Bonn. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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