How to travel from Bonn to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Bonn and Cologne is around 28km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 21min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bonn to Cologne by train, tram, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Köln Süd Bf.

  • Duration21min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byNational Express+ 5 others
💰 Cheapest
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tram
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Tram

Take a tram to Köln Eifelstr..

  • Duration47min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cologne.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Taxi Gross

+ 5 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance28km (17 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bonn and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Bonn to Cologne by train, tram, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a tram which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 47min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 21min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €9 ($9).

The distance between Bonn and Cologne is around 28km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (15 miles)

It takes around 21min to get from Bonn and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bonn to Cologne is to take the train which takes around 21min and will set you back approx €9 ($9).

The cheapest way to travel between Bonn and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take a tram which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bonn and Cologne. It typically takes around 21min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bonn and Cologne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 21min.

National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH and FlixTrain run train services between Bonn and Cologne. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 21min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bonn and Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Köln Süd Bf. instead which will take 21min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bonn to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Köln Süd Bf. instead which will take 21min.

The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Bonn and Cologne. The distance is around 28km (17 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bonn to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 21min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Bonn to Cologne

Compare travel optionsbetween Bonn and Cologne

Transport options from Bonn to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
21min
€9($9)
every 10 mins29km (18 miles)
Tram
47min
€3($3)
every 5 mins28km (17 miles)
Taxi
23min
€80($80)
on demand28km (17 miles)
Drive
23min
€4($4)
on demand28km (17 miles)

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Airports near Cologne

The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Cologne
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Cologne
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Cologne