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Compare train for Bonn to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (21m by train vs 32m by car). Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Cologne
How to get from Bonn to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 9202:04 AM0h28Bonn Hbf2:32 AMCologne Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 9202:04 AM0h28Bonn Hbf2:32 AMCologne Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 24418:44 AM0h22Bonn Hbf9:06 AMCologne Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 10229:44 AM0h22Bonn Hbf10:06 AMCologne Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
- IC 204910:44 AM0h22Bonn Hbf11:06 AMCologne Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bonn to Cologne
Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bonn to Cologne.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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