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Compare coach and train for Dortmund to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 91 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£32 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Bonn
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Bonn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bonn:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bonn costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£15. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Bonn
How to get to Bonn from Dortmund by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Bonn is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

18:35 2h15 Dortmund 20:50 Bonn £9 1 One-way 0 changes
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18:35 2h15 Dortmund 20:50 Bonn £9 1 One-way 0 changes
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18:35 2h15 Dortmund 20:50 Bonn £9 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options

17:25 2h25 Dortmund 19:50 Bonn £9 1 One-way 0 changes
17:35 2h15 Dortmund 19:50 Bonn £9 1 One-way 0 changes
16:25 2h25 Dortmund 18:50 Bonn £11 1 One-way 0 changes
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Best day trips from Bonn by ferry
The most popular day trips by ferry from Bonn are Linz am Rhein, Cologne, Koblenz, Düsseldorf and Aachen. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Bonn on Omio.


Day trip from Bonn to Cologne by ferry
Why visit Cologne for the day?
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.

Day trip from Bonn to Koblenz by ferry
Why visit Koblenz for the day?
Koblenz sits at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle, with a historic centre shaped by Roman beginnings and river trade. It is known for the Deutsches Eck and Ehrenbreitstein, while vineyards and waterfront views give it a calm, lived-in feel.

Day trip from Bonn to Düsseldorf by ferry
Why visit Düsseldorf for the day?
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.

Day trip from Bonn to Aachen by ferry
Why visit Aachen for the day?
Aachen is best known for its cathedral and its close ties to Charlemagne and imperial history. Near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, it feels compact, youthful and international, with thermal spa traditions and a busy university scene.
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FAQs: Dortmund to Bonn
Travel to Bonn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Bonn.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bonn:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bonn costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Bonn as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Coaches mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bonn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bonn by coach.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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