There are 5 ways to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain Re17
4h 33m€41–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Dortmund central bus stationbus 264 / ...
- Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Winterberg, Bahnhofbus Re57
7h 4m€19–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Brilon150.6 km
2h 4mDrive 150.6 km
- Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Briloncar 150.6 km
2h 4m€22–31Train via Dortmund
- Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bestwig, Bahnhoftrain Re57
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Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Brilon, Markt via Dortmund Hbf, Winterberg, Bahnhof and Olsberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and arriving at Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Brilon is 193 km. The road distance is 150.6 km.
The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon, including transfers.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany and Brilon, Germany?
You can take a train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf, and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brilon, Markt via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, Winterberg, Bahnhof, and Olsberg, Bahnhof in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Bestwig, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
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 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Winterberg, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- DB Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Brilon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brilon.
There are 2130+ hotels available in Brilon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Brilon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.