The distance between Cologne and Bonn is around 28km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 22min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cologne to Bonn 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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Take the train to Bonn Hbf.
Take a tram to Bonn Hbf.
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Take a taxi to Bonn.
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+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Cologne to Bonn 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 a taxi and arrive in approximately 22min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).
The distance between Cologne and Bonn is around 28km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (15 miles)
It takes around 23min to get from Cologne and Bonn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cologne to Bonn is to take a taxi which takes around 22min and will set you back approx €80 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Bonn, if you exclude driving, is to take a tram which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cologne and Bonn. It typically takes around 23min and departs every 15 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cologne and Bonn with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 23min.
National Express and TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH run train services between Cologne and Bonn. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 23min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cologne and Bonn. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bonn. instead which will take 22min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cologne to Bonn. We recommend that you take the train to Bonn Hbf. instead which will take 23min.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cologne and Bonn. The distance is around 28km (17 miles) by road and it will take around 22min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cologne to Bonn is to take the train which takes, on average, 23min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 23min | €9($9) | every 10 mins | 29km (18 miles) |
Tram | 47min | €3($3) | every 5 mins | 28km (17 miles) |
Taxi | 22min | €80($80) | on demand | 28km (17 miles) |
Drive | 22min | €4($4) | on demand | 28km (17 miles) |
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG
The following major airports near Bonn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.