How to travel from Hanover to Bonn, Germany

The distance between Hanover and Bonn is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hanover 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 Hannover (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Siegburg/Bonn.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

Take the train to Bonn Hbf.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cologne Airport CGN.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Bonn.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance320km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanover and Bonn

There are several options for getting from Hanover to Bonn by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Hanover and Bonn is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Hanover and Bonn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanover to Bonn is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanover and Bonn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanover and Bonn. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hanover and Bonn with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3hrs.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Hanover and Bonn. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Hanover and Bonn. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hanover to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cologne Airport CGN. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Hanover and Bonn. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanover to Bonn. We recommend that you fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Siegburg/Bonn. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Hanover and Bonn. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanover to Bonn is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hanover and Bonn

Transport options from Hanover to Bonn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 25m
€270($270)
every 30 mins447km (278 miles)
Train
3hrs
€80($80)
every 4 hours325km (202 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€23($23)
twice daily383km (238 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€43($43)
on demand320km (199 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