Travelling from Bologna to Bonn by train

Considering a train trip from Bologna to Bonn? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Bologna and Bonn

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €288.43, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Bologna to Bonn train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Bologna to Bonn is at 04:56 and the last is at 23:45. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:56 and the last one is at 23:45. You can expect 18 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 32 minutes.

Bologna to Bonn train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 762 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 10 hours and 47 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Bologna and Bonn

Tickets for travel between Bologna and Bonn can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Bologna to Bonn by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Bonn.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Bologna and Bonn by train?

The train journey from Bologna to Bonn covers 762 kilometres in total.

How much does the train from Bologna to Bonn cost?

The minimum fare on this route is €288.43. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Bologna to Bonn by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Bologna to Bonn?

The fastest journey by train is 10 hours and 47 minutes.