Trains tickets from Bonn to Essen

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TodayMay 23
from US$39
TomorrowMay 24
from US$28
SunMay 25
MonMay 26
from US$28
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Train schedules for tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Bonn
    Departure location: Bonn Train Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Bonn
    Departure location: Bonn Train Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Bonn
    Departure location: Bonn Train Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Bonn
    Departure location: Bonn Train Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Bonn
    Departure location: Bonn Train Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bonn to Essen

Average PriceUS$10 - US$12Average Duration2h 15m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$6 - US$12Average Duration1h 10m
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Bonn to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day
1h 10mAverage Duration
US$6Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Bonn to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Essen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Bonn and Essen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Bonn to Essen.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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