How to travel from Dresden to Bonn, Germany

The distance between Dresden and Bonn is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dresden 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Siegburg/Bonn.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Siegburg/Bonn.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station and then to Köln Grengel/Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Termina.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Bonn.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance572km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dresden and Bonn

There are several options for getting from Dresden to Bonn by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Dresden and Bonn is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 467km (290 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Dresden and Bonn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dresden to Bonn is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Dresden and Bonn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dresden and Bonn. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dresden to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Siegburg/Bonn. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Dresden and Bonn. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Dresden and Bonn. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dresden to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt central train station and Köln Grengel/Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Termina. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Dresden and Bonn. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dresden to Bonn. We recommend that you fly from Dresden (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Siegburg/Bonn. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Dresden and Bonn. The distance is around 572km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dresden to Bonn is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dresden and Bonn

Transport options from Dresden to Bonn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 35m
€180($180)
hourly554km (344 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€130($130)
every 4 hours659km (410 miles)
Train to Leipzig Hbf, plane3h 40m
€220($220)
hourly590km (366 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane4hrs
€230($230)
every 4 hours727km (452 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 45m
€155($155)
every 3 hours651km (404 miles)
Train to Koeln Hbf8h 25m
€155($155)
5 times a day712km (442 miles)
Train to Köln Hbf9h 35m
€165($165)
5 times a day716km (445 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€30($30)
once daily689km (428 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€76($76)
on demand572km (355 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