The cheapest and fastest trains from Bonn to Cologne
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn to Cologne will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bonn for Cologne on Mon, Nov 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest trains will take 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Bonn to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Bonn to Cologne trains for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:45 AM Bonn | 0h21 | 7:06 AM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:23 AM Bonn | 0h20 | 7:43 AM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Bonn | 0h21 | 11:06 AM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Bonn | 0h21 | 8:06 PM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bonn to Cologne
Trains from Bonn to Cologne run on average 2 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 20m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH from Bonn to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH trains will get you between Bonn and Cologne from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Snälltåget
National Express
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Bonn to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonn to Cologne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bonn, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Bonn Hbf, Bonn-Bad Godesberg, Bonn-Beuel station, Bonn-Mehlem, Bonn-Oberkassel station and Bn, Bonn, Gronau Un Campus Bf. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your trip in train stations like Cologne Hbf, Cologne Messe/Deutz, Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, Cologne Süd and Cologne West.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bonn Hbf, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cologne Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bonn to Cologne
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Magd und Knecht
- Cafébar Macchiato
- Frittebud
- McDonald's
- Motel One
- Hotel Rheinland
- Hotel Löhndorf
- Villa Esplanade
- Monday: 06:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 10:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 12:45 - 12:00 15:45
- Sunday: 10:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:30
- House of Steaks
- Fair Cafe
- Maternus
- Mykonos
- Kaiserhof
- Hotel zum Adler
- Insel Hotel
- Hotel Eden
- Monday: 08:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Tuesday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Wednesday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Thursday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Friday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Cafe Wagner
- Stadt-Café
- Freundlicher Imbiss
- Beueler Döner- & Pizza-Center
- Garten Hotel
- Portofino
- Aleppo Grill
- Maharaja/Burger Express
- Abacanto
- Bistro Eselchen
- Hotel Garni Kluth
- Zum wilden Schwein
- Altes Fährhaus
- Hokkaido Sushi- und Grillrestaurant
- Alte Liebe
- Café Konditorei Nick
- Aleppo Grill
- Maharaja/Burger Express
- Abacanto
- Bistro Eselchen
- Hotel Garni Kluth
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Magd und Knecht
- Cafébar Macchiato
- Frittebud
- McDonald's
- Motel One
- Hotel Rheinland
- Hotel Löhndorf
- Villa Esplanade
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 07:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Thursday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Friday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Zum Piccolo
- Kolpinghaus
- Pizzeria Marco Polo
- Grill Stube
- Pension Europa
- Hotel Geisler
- The niu Mill
- Blauer König
- DAG Döner
- Sahra-Pizza
- Casablanca
- Hotel Arcaden
- Maugeri Ital. Hotel
- Hotel Rahmani
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
- Couchsnacks
- Secco
- Bistro Lotus
- Ganesha
- Flandrischer Hof
- Lasthaus am Ring
- The Ascot Hotel
- Lindner Hotel City Plaza Cologne
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- Zur alten Post
- Piccolo Capriccio
- Brauhaus Dellbrück
- Al Capriccio
- Ihr Hotel Garni Köln
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Hanoi46
- Aida
- Vasco da Gama
- Alforat Grill & Pizza
- Sushi World
- Al Capone
- Kraus
- Vitalis Grill
- West End Hotel
- Stammhaus
- Hofcafé Gut Clarenhof
- GolfCity Bistro
- McDonald's
- Wartesaal am Dom
- Alte Feuerwache
- Al Andalus
- A&O Köln Dom
- City Pension Storch II
- Azimut Hotel
- First Domizil
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