How to get from Köln to Bonn by bus and light rail?

From Köln to Bonn by bus and light rail

To get from Köln to Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Bonn Konrad-Adenauer-Platz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 62 light rail and finally take the 16 light rail from Bonn Hbf station to Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Köln may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Bonn on the Moovit app.

76min
Bus - 117117
Light Rail - 6262
Light Rail - 1616
Walk to Bonn
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Köln
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Bonn Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bonn Konrad-Adenauer-Platz
    45 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - 6262
    Wait for light rail
    62
    Bonn Quirinusplatz
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bonn Hbf
    9 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - 1616
    Wait for light rail
    16
    Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle
    18 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bonn
    Walk to
    Bonn
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Köln to Bonn by bus and light rail via 117 and 63

To get from Köln to Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Bonn Hbf station. Next, take the 63 light rail from Bonn Hbf station to Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Köln may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Bonn on the Moovit app.

84min
Bus - 117117
Light Rail - 6363
Walk to Bonn
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Köln
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Bonn Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bonn Hbf
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bonn Hbf
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 6363
    Wait for light rail
    63
    Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bonn
    Walk to
    Bonn
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln to Bonn

The distance between Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Bonn, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 30.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln to Bonn by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Köln to Bonn

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Köln to Bonn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Köln) and destination (Bonn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Alternative route from Köln to Bonn by bus and light rail via 117 and 63

To get from Köln to Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Bonn Hbf station. Next, take the 63 light rail from Bonn Hbf station to Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Köln may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Bonn on the Moovit app.

84min
Bus - 117117
Light Rail - 6363
Walk to Bonn
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Köln
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Bonn Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bonn Hbf
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bonn Hbf
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 6363
    Wait for light rail
    63
    Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bonn
    Walk to
    Bonn
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln to Bonn?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 117, Light Rail line 62, Light Rail line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln to Bonn?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 117, Light Rail line 63.

  • Is there a direct bus between Köln and Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Köln to Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 117 bus line goes from Bonn Konrad-Adenauer-Platz station near Köln to Bonn Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till Bonn Hbf station near Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How long does it take to travel from Köln to Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Köln and Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Köln to get to Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 117 bus from the Bonn Konrad-Adenauer-Platz stop near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Köln and Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the bus at the Bonn Hbf station, which is closest to Bonn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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