What is the cheapest way to get from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne is to train which takes 10 min and costs €2 - €11.

Is there a direct bus between Köln/Bonn Airport and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Köln/Bonn Airport and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne?

The distance between Köln/Bonn Airport and Cologne is 14 km. The road distance is 15.3 km.

How do I travel from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs €2 - €11.

How long does it take to get from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne?

The train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutz takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne bus from?

Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf station.

Where do I catch the Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne train from?

Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen station.

Train or bus from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne?

The best way to get from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne is to train which takes 10 min and costs €2 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €6 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne bus arrive?

Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bahnhof station.

Where does the Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne train arrive?

Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz station.

Can I drive from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne is 15 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne.

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Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Köln/Bonn Airport to Cologne by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
10 min
€2–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bahnhofbus Re8 / ...
23 min
€4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Köln/Bonn Airport to Colognetaxi 15.3 km
14 min
€35–50
Drive 15.3 km
1. Drive from Köln/Bonn Airport to Colognecar 15.3 km
14 min
€3–4

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Distance: 13.9 km
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Köln/Bonn Airport, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutz every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 23 min.

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