How to get from Bonn Hbf to Köln by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Bonn Hbf to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia): take the 117 bus from Bonn Hbf station to Köln Zündorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 117117
Leaves from Bonn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bonn Hbf
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Köln Zündorf
    Ride to bus station
    Köln Zündorf
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and train

To get from Bonn Hbf to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the RE5 (RRX) train from Bonn Hbf station to Köln Süd Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 light rail and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Neumarkt station to Köln Zündorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Light Rail - 99
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Bonn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bonn Hbf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Oberhausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Süd Bf
    17 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - 99
    Wait for light rail
    9
    Köln Königsforst
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Neumarkt
    8 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Zündorf
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station Köln Zündorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Zündorf
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bonn Hbf to Köln

The distance between Bonn Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 24.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bonn Hbf to Köln by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bonn Hbf

Bonn Hbf is located at Bonn Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Bonn Hbf.

Train stations close to Bonn Hbf:

  • Bonn Hbf

Bus stations close to Bonn Hbf:

  • Bonn Hbf
  • Bonn Colmantstr./Hbf
  • Bonn Thomas-Mann-Str.

Public transit stations close to Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Köln is located at Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Köln Zündorf.

Train stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Porz Bahnhof
  • Köln Wahn S-Bahn

Bus stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Zündorf
  • Köln Zündorf Mitte
  • Köln Zündorf Groov

Related Routes

By light rail and train

To get from Bonn Hbf to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the RE5 (RRX) train from Bonn Hbf station to Köln Süd Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 light rail and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Neumarkt station to Köln Zündorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Light Rail - 99
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Bonn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bonn Hbf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Oberhausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Süd Bf
    17 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - 99
    Wait for light rail
    9
    Köln Königsforst
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Neumarkt
    8 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Zündorf
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station Köln Zündorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Zündorf
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 117.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line RE5 (RRX), Bus line 9, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bonn Hbf and Köln?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Bonn Hbf in Bonn to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) in 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bonn Hbf to Köln?

    The 117 bus line goes from Bonn Hbf station near Bonn Hbf in Bonn to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How long does it take to travel from Bonn Hbf to Köln by bus?

    The total travel time between Bonn Hbf in Bonn and Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bonn Hbf to get to Köln?

    Get on the 117 bus from the Bonn Hbf stop near Bonn Hbf in Bonn.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bonn Hbf and Köln?

    Get off the bus at the Köln Wahn S-Bahn stop, which is closest to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • When is the first bus from Bonn Hbf to Köln?

    The first bus from Bonn Hbf in Bonn to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is Köln Wahn S-Bahn - Bonn Hbf. It leaves the Bonn Hbf stop at 8:35 AM.

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