How to travel from Bremen to Bonn, Germany

The distance between Bremen and Bonn is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bremen to Bonn by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BonnBremen if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bremen (BRE) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)

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Train

Take the train to Bonn Hbf.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund central bus station and then to Cologne Airport CGN.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Bonn.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance341km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremen and Bonn

There are several options for getting from Bremen to Bonn by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Bremen and Bonn is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Bremen and Bonn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremen to Bonn is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremen and Bonn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremen and Bonn. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bremen and Bonn with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, FlixTrain and NordWestBahn run train services between Bremen and Bonn. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bremen and Bonn. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bremen to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund central bus station and Cologne Airport CGN. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Bremen and Bonn. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bremen and Bonn. Flights depart from Bremen (BRE) and arrive at Cologne Bonn (CGN) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Bremen to Bonn. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bremen to Bonn typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Bremen (BRE) and and arrive into Cologne Bonn (CGN).

The closest major airport to Bonn is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Bonn. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bremen and Bonn. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremen to Bonn is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bremen and Bonn

Transport options from Bremen to Bonn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 50m
€335($335)
every 30 mins1,024km (637 miles)
Plane and Train2h 20m
€265($265)
every 30 mins490km (304 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€90($90)
5 times a day367km (228 miles)
Train via Osnabrück Hbf4h 40m
€80($80)
5 times a day368km (229 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€28($28)
5 times a week375km (233 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€45($45)
on demand341km (212 miles)

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Airports near Bonn

The following major airports near Bonn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Bonn
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Bonn
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Bonn