Yes, there are direct trains from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to the city center (Köln Hauptbahnhof) that take approximately 9 to 15 minutes. Trains operate frequently, running every 20 minutes with services including S-Bahn line S19 and regional trains. The underground train station is located directly between Terminals 1 and 2.
Cologne Bonn Airport is well connected to the transportation network. Centrally located between Terminals 1 and 2 is the underground train station Köln/Bonn Airport. You can also reach the terminals directly via the nearby A59 freeway.
Is there a train from Cologne city Centre to the airport?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 12 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf 4 times a day.
Single tickets cost €12.80, return tickets cost €23.30; discounts are available for families and groups. Children up to 4 years of age travel for free.
By plane. There are two major airports near Cologne, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS). The Cologne Bonn airport is approximately 15 minutes by S-Bahn (local train) to the centre of Cologne, and the ticket costs €2.60.
The KLIA Ekspres is a high-speed, non-stop train service between KLIA/KLIA2 and KL Sentral. Known for its efficiency, comfort, and speed, it's the best choice for travelers heading straight to the city centre. Trains are equipped with free 4G WiFi and comfortable seating.
The German city of Cologne was bombed in 262 separate air raids by the Allies during World War II, all by the Royal Air Force (RAF). A total of 34,711 long tons (35,268 t) of bombs were dropped on the city causing 20,000 civilian casualties.
If you have a Mastercard, VISA, VPay or Maestro contactless card or device, you can travel without any additional operation: in all Marconi Express stations, you can access the service by tapping with your contactless card or device to the incoming and outgoing gates.
The route starts from Bologna Centrale railway station, where the former platforms 12-15 were located, next to via dei Carracci; after 5.095 km it reaches the opposite terminus, at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Yes, you can tap your credit card (or debit/smart device) on most buses for quick, cashless payments, looking for the contactless symbol, but you must tap on and sometimes tap off, using the same card for fare capping, though some tickets (like child/family) might need a different method or driver purchase.
In restaurants, for example, they often recommend tipping percentages at the bottom of your receipt or on the payment screen. You can use a similar approach when tipping your Uber driver: Aim for 10 to 20 percent of the total fare. So, if your ride costs $30, a tip of around $3 to $6 would typically be appropriate.
Uber riders often reach their destinations faster and more cheaply compared to taxis. Safety is a priority; Uber requires background checks for all prospective drivers. Uber's availability makes it convenient for late-night transportation after public transit shuts down.
