4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 19
CHF9
Average ticket price on Sep 19
CHF31
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 11 m
Buses on Sep 19
11
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around CHF31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF9.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 11 buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, including 9 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)5:55 AM2h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)CHF91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 PM3h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)10:10 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)CHF181One-way0 transfers- FlixBus3:05 PM2h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)5:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)CHF191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:35 AM2h30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)CHF191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 AM2h40Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:10 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)CHF191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 AM1h55Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)3:35 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)CHF301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 PM2h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:30 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)CHF201One-way0 transfers
- (Prague -> Amsterdam)5:55 AM2h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)CHF91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:05 PM2h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)5:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)CHF191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:25 AM2h30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)2:55 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)CHF241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF33, while a train costs an average of CHF57.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF33 Average price Cheapest | CHF57 Average price | CHF26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is CHF24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average CHF57.
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around CHF33 compared to roughly CHF26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-7.23. The journey takes 4h 45m versus 1h 49m 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.
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.
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF54 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2h20 | 4:25 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h30 | 2:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h55 | 3:35 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 17:30. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF8 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 3:55 AM |
Last bus 5:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn AirportYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as CHF8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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