How to travel from Cologne to Bonn

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Compare train for Cologne to Bonn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 14 miles (24 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Bonn is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bonn:

A bus is $16 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bonn costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Bonn is by bus with an average journey time of 30m.

Other travel options to Bonn take longer:

Train takes on average 32m.

Yes, you can take a train between Cologne and Bonn.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Bonn among Omio's users.

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How to get from Cologne to Bonn by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Bonn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1940
    8:53 AM0h20
    Cologne Hbf
    9:13 AMBonn Hbf
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Deutsche BahnIC 1940
    8:53 AM0h20
    Cologne Hbf
    9:13 AMBonn Hbf
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1940
    8:53 AM0h20
    Cologne Hbf
    9:13 AMBonn Hbf
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Bonn

Travel to Bonn 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 Cologne to Bonn.

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You can travel between Cologne and Bonn by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Bonn is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bonn:

A bus is $16 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bonn costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Bonn is by bus with an average journey time of 30m.

Other travel options to Bonn take longer:

Train takes on average 32m.

The distance from Cologne to Bonn is approximately 14 miles (24 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bonn is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bonn as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Bonn:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Bonn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, National Express to go to Bonn by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH to go to Bonn by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Bonn with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, National Express.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Bonn often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Frankfurt am Main, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bonn and these popular destinations at a great price.

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