How to travel from Hamburg to Bonn, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Bonn is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 BonnHamburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Siegburg Bf.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Bonn Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Cologne Airport CGN.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Bonn.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance452km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Bonn

There are several options for getting from Hamburg 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 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Hamburg and Bonn is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Hamburg and Bonn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Bonn is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Bonn. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Bonn with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hamburg and Bonn. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Hamburg and Bonn. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cologne Airport CGN. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Bonn. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Bonn. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Siegburg Bf. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Hamburg and Bonn. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Bonn is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Bonn

Transport options from Hamburg to Bonn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€230($230)
hourly578km (359 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€295($295)
every 4 hours605km (376 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€100($100)
every 4 hours467km (290 miles)
Train to Köln Hbf4h 20m
€120($120)
every 2 hours482km (299 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
€28($28)
4 times a day514km (319 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€60($60)
on demand452km (281 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