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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€35
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€38
Fastest journey on Sep 19
8 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
9 h 16 m
Buses on Sep 19
7
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin 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 to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 7 buses from Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 470 km distance in an average of 9 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 9 h 45 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.
FlixBus3:20 AM9h45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:05 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€351One-way0 transfers- FlixBus3:40 AM9h25Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:05 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:40 AM8h30Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:10 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 AM9h00Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:10 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 PM9h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:20 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:40 AM8h30Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:10 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 AM9h00Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:10 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:40 AM9h25Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:05 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 PM9h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:20 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:20 AM9h45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:05 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)€351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €290.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price | €290 Average price | €88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average €85.
A bus is €254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average €290.
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €51. The journey takes 9h 42m versus 6h 42m 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.
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 to Cologne Bonn Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 12h08 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:04PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Live departures
Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 10:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h40 | 8:20 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| FlixBus | 2:05 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h15 | 1:20 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 10h40 | 1:20 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h45 | 1:05 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h25 | 1:05 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h00 | 8:10 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h30 | 8:10 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport
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Buses from Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Berlin to Cologne Bonn AirportYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport with FlixBus for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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.
- FlixBus
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport
Most Berlin to Cologne Bonn Airport buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Cologne Bonn Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) is 19 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee). ATMs are available at Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee): Accessible for standard buses with low steps.
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