The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Bonn
Cheapest price
€48
Average price
€106
Fastest journey
7 h 33 m
Average duration
7 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
467 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Bonn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Bonn will cost around €106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
Of the 5 trains that leave Dresden for Bonn on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 467 km distance in an average of 7 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 33 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 8 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €80.
Distance: 467 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€89 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €267 Average price |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dresden to Bonn train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:10 AM Dresden | 6h33 | 12:43 PM Bonn | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:09 AM Dresden | 8h04 | 3:13 PM Bonn | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:13 AM Dresden | 7h30 | 2:43 PM Bonn | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dresden to Bonn
Distance 467 km |
Average train duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Bonn trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Dresden and Bonn from €20. 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.
FAQs: Trains from Dresden to Bonn

When departing from Dresden, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Dresden Hbf, Dresden-Neustadt station and Dresden Flughafen. When arriving in Bonn, you can end your journey in train stations like Bonn Hbf, Bonn-Bad Godesberg and Bonn-Beuel station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Dresden Hbf, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bonn Hbf, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dresden to Bonn
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
- Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
- 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
- Aleppo Grill
- Maharaja/Burger Express
- Abacanto
- Bistro Eselchen
- Hotel Garni Kluth
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