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Cologne Bonn Airport

Cologne, Germany

Where to start
S-Bahn S13

Serving Cologne and Bonn. The S-Bahn S13 connects directly to Cologne Hauptbahnhof in approximately 15 minutes — excellent value. FreeNow and taxis are also available.

Ride Options

FREE NOW

rideshare

App-based taxi booking in Germany

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteOutside the terminal, designated pickup area.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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S-Bahn S13

transit

Fastest, lowest-cost connection to Cologne Hauptbahnhof

AvailabilityFrequent service
Pickup NoteS13 station is directly at the terminal. Cologne Hauptbahnhof in ~15 min.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

No-app alternative

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7
Pickup NoteTaxi rank outside arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Cologne Bonn — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

Convenient alternative to FREE NOW

AvailabilityAvailable in Cologne
Pickup NoteDesignated rideshare pickup zone outside arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

FreeNow and Uber pickup outside the terminal.

Taxi

Taxi rank outside arrivals. Metered fares.

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles and coaches from outside the terminal.

Transit

S-Bahn S13 to Cologne Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) in approximately 15 minutes. Trains run frequently.

Travel Extras

Need a SIM?Need a lounge?Need a hotel?Need bag storage?

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Local Tips

  • Bonn (former West German capital) is 30 km south — easily reached by train.
  • CGN is Ryanair's main German base — large volume of low-cost traffic.
  • CGN is also one of Europe's largest cargo airports — overnight FedEx and UPS operations are significant.
  • S-Bahn S13/S19 from CGN to Cologne Hbf takes ~15 min — direct from Terminal 2.
  • Bolt and FreeNow both undercut taxi rates at CGN during off-peak — compare both before booking.