What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

The distance between Zurich and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is 407 km. The road distance is 521.9 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €200 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) bus from?

Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) train from?

Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €650 and takes 5h 28m, you could also bus via Bonn Hbf, which costs and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) bus arrive?

Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) train arrive?

Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

Book your Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Can I share a ride from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 21m
€79–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N177 / ...
9h 20m
€45–80
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
4h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 28m
€208–616
Bus via Bonn Hbf
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 26m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
5h 7m
€102–336
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Zurich to Cologne Bonn-CGNrideshare 521.9 km
5h 17m
Drive 521.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)car 521.9 km
5h 17m
€91–131

Zurich to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) by train

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 407.5 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany?

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €200–650 and the journey takes 5h 4m.

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