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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
9 h 35 m
Average duration
10 h 5 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 13 buses that leave Berlin Brandenburg Airport for Cologne Bonn Airport on Wed, Jul 22, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 470 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 10 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM17h10Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park)8:40 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$271One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM11h00Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz10:35 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 PM12h45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:05 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM12h05Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz9:05 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:45 AM9h35Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 AM9h35Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:20 AM9h45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 AM10h05Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1)8:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:55 AM10h10Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1)1:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM10h50Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1)8:20 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $113 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $82 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $113 (€113).
A bus is $124 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $155 (€155).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€31) compared to roughly $87 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€56). The journey takes 8h 4m versus 5h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 11h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 10h06 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 13h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Live departures
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 1:40 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 11h40 | 1:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:05 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h15 | 1:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:55 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 10h10 | 1:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h45 | 1:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 17h10 | 8:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:15 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 10h05 | 8:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h35 | 8:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 13h05 | 2:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 13h40 | 8:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 12h45 | 8:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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Buses from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 27 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€16) |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn AirportYou can travel by bus between Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $16 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Bonn Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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