Cologne-Bonn Airport jointly serves two of the Rhineland's principal cities, approximately 15 km south-east of Cologne's city center.
Cologne is renowned for its Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, among Europe's most impressive.
How to get to Cologne Bonn Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to CGN
Parking near Cologne Bonn Airport
Adjacent to the terminal is a multi-level parking garage.
They are video-monitored; Parking Garage 3 costs 3 euros/hour, daily maximum 27 euros; booking online in advance often yields rates from 39 euros/week.
How to get to Cologne from CGN
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Car rental at Cologne Bonn Airport
Major car rental operators have a desk in the arrivals area.
For the security deposit, a credit card in the driver's name is sufficient, along with a license and passport.
Hotels near Cologne Bonn Airport
Airport area
The Leonardo Hotel has a free shuttle of about 5 minutes; the other two are reached by taxi (about 10 minutes) or with the S19 to Frankfurter Straße (about 13 minutes, departures every 20-30 minutes).
Best for: overnight stopovers or dawn flights, when the S-Bahn to the center isn't running yet
- The Leonardo Hotel is 300 meters from the terminal with a free shuttle
- More choice of price ranges than the other areas on this list
- An area of only hotels and offices, nothing within walking distance for the evening
- Without its own shuttle, a taxi or S-Bahn is still needed, there's no reaching it on foot
Recommended hotels
- Leonardo Hotel Köln Bonn Airport 300 meters from the terminal, with a free shuttle of about 5 minutes available around the clock on request at reception. View availability
- B&B Hotel Köln-Airport About 10 minutes from the terminal, with direct transport links often mentioned in reviews. View availability
- ibis Hotel Köln Airport In the Köln Airport Business Park, reachable with the S19 to Frankfurter Straße in about 13 minutes or by taxi in 10. View availability
Central Station and Cathedral
A 2-minute walk from the Central Station, where the S-Bahn from the airport arrives in 15-20 minutes.
Best for: those who want the most convenient connection with the airport S-Bahn and trains to the rest of Germany
- A 2-minute walk from the Central Station and the S-Bahn to the airport
- Cologne Cathedral just steps away, worth visiting even with little time available
- An area with a lot of foot traffic at all hours
- Prices on average higher than in less central areas
Recommended hotels
Center — Friesenviertel and Altstadt
By S-Bahn from the airport to the Central Station in 15-20 minutes, then a few minutes on foot or by U-Bahn to the neighborhood.
Best for: those who want to visit Cologne with more choice of restaurants and nightlife
- Lively neighborhoods with restaurants and evening spots within walking distance
- U-Bahn stops just steps away, convenient for getting around the city
- One extra change compared to the Central Station area to get back to the airport
- Different parts of the center vary a lot in standard, better to check the exact address
Recommended hotels
- 25hours Hotel The Circle In a historic circular building in the Friesenviertel, 1.2 km from the Central Station, with a panoramic bar overlooking the Cathedral. View availability
- Motel One Köln-Altstadt In Altstadt-Süd, a few steps from two U-Bahn stations and about 1.6 km from the Cathedral. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as a shared hub between two important cities in the Rhineland.
A 2-hour advance arrival is the standard recommendation for flights.
Map of Cologne Bonn Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Cologne Cathedral a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes, the famous Gothic cathedral, one of the tallest in Europe, is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Q. Why is Bonn an important city?
It was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990, before the government moved to Berlin after reunification.
Q. How do you get to central Cologne from the airport?
By regional train, which links the airport directly to the main station in about 15 minutes.
Q. What is Kölsch beer?
A beer style typical of Cologne, traditionally served in tall, narrow glasses, a local institution worth trying in the city.
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