Written by Celine Fournier, Elsa Holm, Felix Schmidt, Finn Weber, Sandrine Simon
16/09/2025
Travel with Lenses, Pexels
Bonn's primary transport hub is Bonn Hauptbahnhof, a central railway station with connections for regional, high-speed trains, buses, trams, and the local Stadtbahn. Cologne Bonn Airport serves as the closest air travel gateway, well-connected to the city center.
Flights:
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN):: Located 16-29 km from Bonn. An express bus, SB60, travels directly to Bonn Hauptbahnhof in approximately 25-30 minutes, with ticket costs ranging from €3.60 to €9.70. Alternatively, train services from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Bonn Hbf take about 35-58 minutes and cost €10-14. Taxis offer a faster option at around 20-22 minutes, typically costing €40-75.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA):: High-speed trains (ICE) offer connections, often requiring a transfer at Siegburg/Bonn station, from where tram line 66 reaches Bonn Hauptbahnhof in 25 minutes. The total train journey can take 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes, with costs from €10.65 to €95 depending on the service and booking in advance. Direct FlixBus services from Frankfurt Airport to Bonn UN Campus/Hbf take around 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes and cost €9-18.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS):: Train journeys to Bonn Hauptbahnhof typically take 1 hour 2 minutes to 1 hour 39 minutes, sometimes involving a change at Düsseldorf Hbf. Fares range from €11.07 to €50.
Trains:
Bonn Hauptbahnhof is well-integrated into the German railway network, offering connections across Germany and Europe.
From Cologne:: Direct trains reach Bonn in under 20 minutes, with tickets typically costing €10-30.
From Berlin:: Train travel takes approximately 4 hours 29 minutes to 5 hours, with fares ranging from €45-150.
From Düsseldorf:: Train journeys can be as short as 57 minutes, with tickets from €7.24 for regional services.
Buses:
Long-distance bus services, such as FlixBus, operate to a dedicated stop near the Museumsmeile.
From Berlin:: Bus journeys typically take 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 40 minutes, with tickets costing €23-60.
Car Rentals:
Car rental services are available from providers like Avis and Enterprise, with daily rates starting around €90. Visitors should be aware of pedestrianized zones in the city center and potential environmental zone requirements.
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