There are 5 ways to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Koeln Messe/Deutz
best- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Schwerte(Ruhr)train Re
- Take the train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof to Balve, Bahnhoftrain Rb54
3h 36mDrive 101.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balvecar 101.5 km
1h 23m€15–21Bus, line 132 bus
- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Dortmund central bus stationbus 264 / ...
- Take the bus from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof P+R to Balve, Abzw. Bahnhofbus 132
4h 22mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Balve101.5 km
1h 23mTrain
- Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
4h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Balve, Abzw. Bahnhof via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and arriving at Balve, Bahnhof via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Schwerte, Bahnhof and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Balve is 132 km. The road distance is 101.5 km.
The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve without a car is to train via Koeln Messe/Deutz which takes 3h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve, including transfers.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Messe/Deutz station.
The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve is to train via Koeln Messe/Deutz which takes 3h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany and Balve, Germany?
You can take a train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Balve, Bahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Schwerte, Bahnhof, and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Balve, Abzw. Bahnhof via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, Fröndenberg, Bahnhof, and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof P+R in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Schwerte(Ruhr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof to Balve, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- East West Eurolines
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- East West Eurolines
- Phone
- +49-25128741110
- Website
- WB Westfalen Bus GmbH
Bus from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof P+R to Balve, Abzw. Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- WB Westfalen Bus GmbH
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Balve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Schwerte(Ruhr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Balve.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Balve. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.