- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and an important postwar collection near the cathedral.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Cologne Bonn Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m 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 (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 2h 17m versus 2h 5m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h20 | 9:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
30481 · 50458 | 10:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h00 | 4:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 3:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h05 | 5:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h15 | 7:15 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 18:10. The fastest bus covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 6:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Cologne Bonn Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cologne Bonn Airport trip today.
Major modern and contemporary art museum known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and an important postwar collection near the cathedral.
Popular museum on chocolate production, trade, and tasting, with family-friendly exhibits and a striking Rhine waterfront location.
Museum and memorial in the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting National Socialism in Cologne with preserved prison cells.
The historic old town along the Rhine, packed with colorful houses, churches, small lanes, and classic Cologne atmosphere.
High viewpoint across the Rhine offering one of the best panoramic views of Cologne Cathedral, the river, and the city skyline.
Redeveloped waterfront district with modern architecture, promenade views, museums, and photogenic crane houses popular on social media.
Cologne’s signature top-fermented pale beer, traditionally served in small glasses and central to the city’s brewing culture.
A classic Cologne snack of rye bread with a thick slice of Gouda, often served with mustard, onions, and pickles.
A Rhineland specialty of mashed potatoes and applesauce, often paired with black pudding; the name means 'Heaven and Earth.'
Well-known casual restaurant loved for large schnitzels and hearty German comfort food, with a long-standing local reputation.
Historic brauhaus serving classic Cologne specialties such as Halver Hahn, Sauerbraten, and Kölsch in a rustic atmosphere.
Established brewery restaurant in the old town known for traditional local food, house-brewed Kölsch, and a classic Cologne tavern feel.
Airport prices are higher than in central Cologne. Snacks and coffee are moderate, while sit-down meals cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills in cafés and taxis, or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Cologne Bonn Airport -> Cologne Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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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