The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Bonn
Cheapest price
$181
Average price
$194
Fastest journey
11 h 35 m
Average duration
12 h 5 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
939 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Bonn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Bonn will cost around $194 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $181.
To travel from Budapest to Bonn you need to make at least one change.
EC 140 · RJX 766 · REX 5908 · RE 4075
RJX 62 · ICE 512 · IC 2347
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 1222
RJX 62 · ICE 512 · STR 66
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 912
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+
ICE 26 · ICE 622 · STR 66
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+
ICE 26
EC 140 · RJX 766 · REX 5908 · RE 4075
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 912
RJX 62 · ICE 512 · STR 66Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Budapest to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 939 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
$137 Average Price | $175 Average Price | $89 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 41m Average total duration 17h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Bonn train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+ ICE 26 · ICE 622 · STR 66 | 6:58 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 11h35 | 6:33 pm Bonn Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+ ICE 26 | 6:58 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 11h45 | 6:43 pm Bonn Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 140 · RJX 766 · REX 5908 · RE 4075 | 7:40 am Budapest Keleti | 12h02 | 7:42 pm Bonn Hbf | 6 changes | |
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 912 | 7:40 am Budapest Keleti | 12h25 | 8:05 pm Bonn Hbf | 4 changes | |
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 1222 | Delayed 7:40 am Budapest Keleti | 13h03 | 8:45 pm 8:45 pmBonn Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 62 · ICE 512 · IC 2347 | On time 8:40 am Budapest Keleti | 13h08 | 9:48 pm Bonn Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 62 · ICE 512 · STR 66 | On time 8:40 am Budapest Keleti | 12h40 | 9:20 pm Bonn Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Bonn
Distance 939 km |
Average train duration 12h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 11h 40m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet from Budapest to Bonn trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Budapest and Bonn from $49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Railjet
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Bonn train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Bonn
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Magd und Knecht
- Cafébar Macchiato
- Frittebud
- McDonald's
- Motel One
- Hotel Rheinland
- Hotel Löhndorf
- Villa Esplanade
- Monday: 06:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 10:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 12:45 - 12:00 15:45
- Sunday: 10:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:30
- House of Steaks
- Fair Cafe
- Maternus
- Mykonos
- Kaiserhof
- Hotel zum Adler
- Insel Hotel
- Hotel Eden
- Monday: 08:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Tuesday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Wednesday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Thursday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Friday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Cafe Wagner
- Stadt-Café
- Freundlicher Imbiss
- Beueler Döner- & Pizza-Center
- Garten Hotel
- Portofino
- Altes Fährhaus
- Hokkaido Sushi- und Grillrestaurant
- Alte Liebe
- Café Konditorei Nick
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