Transfer to/from - Cologne - Bonn airport (CGN)

Transportation

Train

There is a train station in front of both terminals, served by Deutsche Bahn (Tel +49 30 2970). The station is connected to the check-in area of Terminal 1 and the underground level of Terminal 2.

Line S19 travels to Cologne Central Station in 15 minutes (€3.58) and also goes to Düren, Sindorf, Horrem, Lövenich, Porz-Wahn, Spich, Troisdorf, Siegburg, Hennef and Au.

There are also regional trains, such as line RE6 to Cologne, Dormagen, Neuss, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Mülheim, Essen, Bochum, Dortmund and Minden, and line RB27 to Mönchengladbach, Grevenbroich, Cologne, Bonn-Beuel, Linz, Neuwied and Koblenz.

Rent a Car

Bus

Line 161 of KVB (Tel +49 221 5470) runs to Grengel Mauspfad, Feuerwache and Porz Markt in 10–15 minutes, from where services to central Cologne are available. It operates from 5:18 am to 11:48 pm, with fares starting at €2.70, departing from the Arrivals level of Terminal 1.

On the other hand, SWB (Tel +49 800 650 4030) operates route SB60, which links the airport with Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz, Markt and Bonn Central Station every 30 minutes, from Monday to Friday between 5:34 am and 0:44 am, and on weekends from 5:14 am to 0:44 am. The journey takes approximately 30 min. and the ticket costs €8.60.

Several private companies also offer long-distance transport: Columbuzz (Tel +31 61 458 6591), BlaBlaBus, Regiojet (Tel +420 222 222 221), FlixBus (Tel +49 30 300 137 300), Mango Tours (Tel +49 221 277 5940), Sindbad (Tel +48 77 443 4444), SemiTimeS (Tel +49 89 416 150 399).

Taxi

Taxi Ruf Köln vehicles (Tel +49 221 2882) are available outside the Arrivals level of both terminals. The fare to central Bonn is €58.00, while to Cologne it is €38.00. In both cases, the journey takes around 15 minutes.

Car-sharing

Car-sharing spaces for Free2move and Miles are available on level 1 of car park P2.

More information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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