Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Getting Around

How to get to and from Cologne Bonn Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.

Transport Options at CGN

Cologne Bonn Airport is connected to Köln (Cologne) and the wider Germany transport network by multiple ground transport options.

Rail & Metro

Cologne/Bonn Airport has its own station under the terminals served by S-Bahn line S19 (formerly S13) plus regional trains RE6 and RB27, with S-Bahn service roughly every 20 minutes on weekdays into Köln Hauptbahnhof (around 15 minutes); frequency thins out evenings and weekends, and freight traffic on the shared line can limit how tight connections run.

Bus & Shuttle

An express bus (SB60) links the airport directly to Bonn Hauptbahnhof in about 30 minutes; additional local bus routes serve Porz and surrounding suburbs.

Taxi

Metered taxis queue outside both terminals; a ride into central Cologne typically runs roughly €35-50 and takes 20-30 minutes depending on traffic, with a comparable or slightly higher fare to central Bonn.

Rideshare

Uber operates in the Cologne area and can be booked to/from the airport, and the FREENOW app (covering licensed taxis) is widely used locally as well.

Car Rental

Major international rental companies (Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Avis, etc.) have desks in the arrivals area / adjacent rental center.

Insider tip

The airport station serves both Cologne- and Bonn-bound trains from shared platforms, and combined services can split or terminate short of your destination — check the train's displayed final stop, not just the platform number, before boarding.

Transport routes, fares and operators change frequently. Verify current options on the official Cologne Bonn Airport website before travel.

Pre-Book Your Transfer

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Car Rental at CGN

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Ground Transport Tips for CGN

Only use official taxi ranks or pre-booked apps at Cologne Bonn Airport. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you in arrivals.
If a rail or metro connection exists, it is usually the fastest and most reliable option during rush hour.
Allow extra time for ground transport during peak hours. Köln (Cologne) city traffic can significantly extend journey times.
Download offline maps for Köln (Cologne) before landing — useful if your data connection is slow on arrival.
If travelling with heavy luggage, a private transfer or taxi is often more practical than public transport.
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