Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE)

Fri 18 Sept
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£16

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£34

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 23 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 23 m

Trains on 18 Sept

18

Distance

116 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 18 trains from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf, including 8 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2441
    7:171h26
    Mainz Hbf
    8:43Bonn Hbf
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1022
    8:201h23
    Mainz Hbf
    9:43Bonn Hbf
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2049
    9:201h23
    Mainz Hbf
    10:43Bonn Hbf
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 222 · STR 66
    5:022h01
    Mainz Hbf
    7:03Bonn Hbf
    £241One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn29551 · ICE 826 · STR 67
    5:062h13
    Mainz Hbf
    7:19Bonn Hbf
    £241One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £38.

Distance: 116 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach
Driving

£38

Average Price

£23

Average Price

Cheapest

£21

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 42m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf is a coach with an average price of £23.

This is compared to other travel options from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf:

A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf costing on average £38.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Bonn Hbf take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mainz Hbf and Bonn Hbf including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 33m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn20:32 Mainz Hbf
5h31
2:03 Bonn Hbf0 changesdirect
Friday 18 September
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 618 · STR 664:02 Mainz Hbf
2h11
6:13 Bonn Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 222 · STR 665:02 Mainz Hbf
2h01
7:03 Bonn Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn29551 · ICE 826 · STR 675:06 Mainz Hbf
2h13
7:19 Bonn Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn4250 · 285085:32 Mainz Hbf
2h30
8:02 Bonn Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn336005:47 Mainz Hbf
2h43
8:30 Bonn Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 18 · ICE 25
On time
6:02 Mainz Hbf
2h11
8:13 Bonn Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 824 · STR 666:32 Mainz Hbf
2h01
8:33 Bonn Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2441
On time
7:17 Mainz Hbf
1h26
8:43 Bonn Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn4253 · ICE 822 · STR 667:44 Mainz Hbf
1h49
9:33 Bonn Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1022
On time
8:20 Mainz Hbf
1h23
9:43 Bonn Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 820 · STR 668:32 Mainz Hbf
2h01
10:33 Bonn Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2049
On time
9:20 Mainz Hbf
1h23
10:43 Bonn Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1020
On time
10:20 Mainz Hbf
1h23
11:43 Bonn Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 726 · STR 6610:32 Mainz Hbf
2h01
12:33 Bonn Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2047
On time
11:20 Mainz Hbf
1h23
12:43 Bonn Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 926
On time
12:19 Mainz Hbf
1h24
13:43 Bonn Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 722 · STR 6612:32 Mainz Hbf
2h01
14:33 Bonn Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2045
On time
13:20 Mainz Hbf
1h23
14:43 Bonn Hbf
0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf

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Trains from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 07:20. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 1h 9m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance
116 km
Average train duration
1h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 9m
First train
1:49
Last train
7:20
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Mainz Hbf and Bonn Hbf from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£12
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bonn Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £38.
The train journey from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf covers a distance of 116 km and takes approximately 1h 9m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf is 116 km.
The first train from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf leaves at 1:49.
The last train from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf departs at 7:20.
Trains from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Mainz Hbf and Bonn Hbf. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf is quite scenic, as it travels along the Rhine River, offering picturesque views of vineyards, historic castles, and charming towns nestled along the riverbanks.
Yes, a day trip from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf is feasible with a travel time of 1h 9m and a distance of 116 km. Trains run 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Mainz Hbf and Bonn Hbf

Most Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf trains use the Mainz Hbf to Bonn Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Mainz Hbf and Bonn Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Mainz
Arrival train stations in Bonn
Mainz HbfMainz Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 1, 55116 MainzWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Mainz Hbf from Mainz city centre

Mainz Hbf is 2 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus92, 76, 62 · 9m · every ~13 min
93, 76, 65, 64 · 12m · every ~6 min
Tram52, 50 · 12m · every ~11 min

Mainz Hbf train station facilities and services

Mainz Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Mangal, Asia Wok, Bistrorante Midi, McDonald's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Hbf. ATMs are available at Mainz Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Mainz Hbf. Information desks are available at Mainz Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Mainz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Mainz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Mainz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Advena Europa Hotel, GuestHouse Mainz, Terminus, Hotel Moguntia.

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