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Cologne Bonn Airport

Cologne, Germany

Where to start
S-Bahn or regional train to Köln Hauptbahnhof, a taxi from outside Arrivals, or Uber from its dedicated zone

Cologne Bonn Airport sits between Cologne and Bonn, with its station beneath the terminals. S-Bahn S19 and regional trains RE6 and RB27 reach Köln Hauptbahnhof in about 12 to 15 minutes. Express bus SB60 runs to Bonn Hauptbahnhof. Taxis wait in the taxi lanes in front of the terminals. Uber picks up at its own lane between the two terminals, on the Departures level.

Ride Options

S-Bahn and Regional Trains

transit

Fast ride to Köln Hauptbahnhof

AvailabilityS19, RE6 and RB27; about 12 to 15 minutes
Pickup NoteStation beneath the terminals.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Express Bus SB60 to Bonn

transit

Direct bus to Bonn Hauptbahnhof

AvailabilityExpress bus between the airport and Bonn
Pickup NoteBus stop in front of the terminals.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Taxi

taxi

Door-to-door ride to Cologne or Bonn

AvailabilityTaxiruf Köln taxis at the terminal taxi lanes
Pickup NoteTaxi lanes in front of the terminals.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

App ride to Cologne or Bonn

AvailabilityDedicated Uber zone, set up with the airport in 2026
Pickup NoteUber lane between the two terminals, Departures level.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Bolt

rideshare

App ride to Cologne or Bonn

AvailabilityBolt's own CGN airport page confirms airport rides
Pickup NoteFollow the pickup point in your app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer to Cologne, Bonn or the region

AvailabilityCologne Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you in the Arrivals Hall with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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SIXT Ride

Chauffeur

Pre-booked chauffeur transfer

AvailabilityCologne Bonn Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you on arrival with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
Book Transfer

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber picks up at its dedicated lane between the two terminals, on the Departures level. Bolt also serves CGN; follow its app.

Taxi

Taxiruf Köln taxis wait in the taxi lanes in front of the terminals.

Shuttle

Express bus SB60 runs to Bonn Hauptbahnhof.

Transit

S19, RE6 and RB27 leave from the station beneath the terminals for Köln Hauptbahnhof.

Private Transfer

Welcome Pickups and SIXT Ride offer pre-booked transfers with a driver meeting you in Arrivals.

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Local Tips

  • The airport station is beneath the terminals.
  • S19, RE6 and RB27 reach Köln Hauptbahnhof in about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Express bus SB60 runs to Bonn Hauptbahnhof.
  • Taxiruf Köln taxis wait in the taxi lanes in front of the terminals.
  • Uber's dedicated lane is between the two terminals, on the Departures level.

Tarmyq local tip

Heading to Bonn? Express bus SB60 runs from the airport to Bonn Hauptbahnhof; trains are the faster choice for Cologne.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cologne?

Take S19 or the RE6 or RB27 regional train from the station beneath the terminals to Köln Hauptbahnhof, about 12 to 15 minutes.

How do I get from the airport to Bonn?

Express bus SB60 runs to Bonn Hauptbahnhof, or take a taxi.

Where does Uber pick up at Cologne Bonn Airport?

At its own signposted lane between the two terminals, on the Departures level.

Where are the taxis?

Taxiruf Köln taxis wait in the taxi lanes in front of the terminals.