Cologne Bonn Airport Transfer
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A Cologne Bonn Airport transfer is a pre-booked private car that meets you inside arrivals at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 and drives you door-to-door for a fare fixed at the time of booking. Cologne city centre is 15 km away — typically 20–30 minutes. Bonn is 16 km, typically 25–35 minutes. We track your flight and cover CGN's 24-hour arrivals, including night landings.

How much does a transfer from Cologne Bonn Airport cost?

A private transfer from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cologne city centre costs from €61 for up to 3 passengers, fixed at booking. Bonn is from €30, Düsseldorf from €34. A metered airport taxi to Cologne runs roughly €30–45 depending on traffic. The S-Bahn is €3.20–3.40 per person to Köln Hbf.

Destination

Distance

Typical drive

Our fixed fare (1–3 pax)

Van (4–7 pax)

Metered taxi

Cologne city centre / Dom

15 km

20–30 min

€42

€42

€30–45

Köln Hauptbahnhof

15 km

20–30 min

€42

€42

€30–45

Köln Messe / Deutz

12 km

15–25 min

€34

€34

€28–38

Köln Ehrenfeld

20 km

25–35 min

€56

€56

€30–40

Bonn Hauptbahnhof

26 km

25–35 min

€73

€73

€30–38

Bonn Bad Godesberg / UN Campus

32 km

35–45 min

€90

€90

€40–55

Leverkusen

25 km

25–35 min

€70

€70

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Bergisch Gladbach

15 km

25–30 min

€42

€42

—

Siegburg / Troisdorf

12 km

15–20 min

€34

€34

—

Brühl / Phantasialand

30 km

30–40 min

€84

€84

—

Düsseldorf city

57 km

45–60 min

€160

€160

—

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

51 km

45–55 min

€143

€143

—

Aachen

95 km

1h 10m

€266

€266

—

Koblenz

106 km

1h 10m

€297

€297

—

Wuppertal

58 km

45–55 min

€162.4

€162.4

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Our fare is higher than the S-Bahn and usually close to a metered taxi. What it buys is certainty: the price does not move with traffic, the driver waits if you land late, and nobody handles luggage across a platform. For one person travelling light to Köln Hbf in daylight, the S19 is genuinely the better choice. For two or more people with bags, a late landing, or a destination that isn't next to a station, a fixed-fare transfer wins on both time and total cost.
Cologne Bonn Airport Transfer

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Flight Tracking

Live flight tracking

Your pickup automatically adjusts to your flight time.

Fixed Price

Fixed price

No hidden costs. Full transparency.

Meet and Greet

Meet & Greet Service

Pickup with name sign for maximum convenience.

Punctual

Always on time

Reliable planning and experienced drivers.

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cologne — all options compared

Option

Time to Köln Hbf

Cost

Best for

Trade-off

S-Bahn S13 / S19

14–19 min

€3.20–3.40 pp; ~€11 group day ticket (5 people)

Solo travellers, light luggage, daytime

Stairs and platforms with bags; ~20 min frequency; still need onward transport at Hbf

Deutschlandticket holders

14–19 min

Included in the monthly pass

Anyone already holding one

Same luggage and frequency trade-offs

Bus SB60

~30 min

VRS fare

Bonn, not Cologne

Common mix-up — SB60 runs airport ↔ Bonn Hbf

Airport taxi rank

20–45 min

€30–45 metered

Spontaneous arrivals

Queues of 15–30 min at peak; fare rises with traffic; no guaranteed vehicle size

Uber / FREE NOW

20–45 min

€25–40, surge-priced

App-native travellers

Price unknown until you book; surge on peak arrivals; no meet & greet

Rental car

20–30 min + desk time

From €40/day + fuel + parking

Multi-day regional trips

Counter queues; Cologne parking €2–4/hr, €15–25/day; Umweltzone green sticker required

Pre-booked private transfer

20–30 min door to door

From €44 fixed

Groups, luggage, night arrivals, fixed budgets

Needs booking ahead

Where does the driver meet you at Cologne Bonn Airport?

Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall of the terminal your flight actually lands at, holding a name sign. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 have separate arrivals halls and are not connected airside. If your flight is reassigned to the other terminal, the driver moves — we track the flight, not the booking.


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Terminal 1 arrivals

Eurowings, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and most Star Alliance flights arrive at Terminal 1. The arrivals hall is located on the ground floor, with passengers exiting from Piers B and C. Terminal 1 also provides direct access to the airport railway station. 


Meeting point: After collecting your luggage and exiting Customs, proceed into the public arrivals hall. Your FH Transfer driver will be waiting directly outside the arrivals exit, holding a name sign. 

Terminal 2 arrivals

Terminal 2 serves Ryanair, Corendon Airlines, and many other low-cost and leisure carriers. It has its own separate arrivals hall adjacent to Terminal 1. 


Meeting point: After baggage reclaim and Customs, enter the public arrivals hall. Your FH Transfer driver will be waiting immediately outside the arrivals exit with a name sign.

Moving between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

The two terminals are adjacent, connected landside by a covered walkway of roughly 10 minutes and a free shuttle bus. Because there is no airside connection, changing terminals means going through the public area. Your driver handles this — you do not need to tell us.

Departures — being dropped off

Cologne Bonn Airport operates a Kiss & Fly zone that allows a short free drop-off period before parking charges apply. For international travel, we recommend arriving at least 2 hours before Schengen flights and at least 3 hours before non-Schengen or intercontinental flights, or earlier during peak holiday periods and major trade fairs.

Night and early-morning arrivals at Cologne Bonn Airport

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) operates 24 hours a day and is one of the few German airports permitted unrestricted night flights, which is why both FedEx and UPS operate their European freight hubs there. Passenger flights also arrive throughout the night. After midnight, S-Bahn and regional rail services run less frequently, and the airport taxi rank may have fewer vehicles available. A pre-booked airport transfer is often the most reliable way to leave the airport between approximately 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.


FH Transfer operates 24/7, so transfers can be booked for any arrival time, including overnight and early-morning flights. Your driver is assigned before your pickup, and we monitor your flight in real time, so if your flight is delayed, your pickup time is automatically adjusted at no additional charge. If your flight is diverted to another airport, please contact our 24/7 dispatch team at +49 174 8790930 as soon as possible so we can arrange the most appropriate pickup solution. Additional charges may apply if the diversion results in a different pickup location.

Do I need a child seat for a transfer in Germany?

German road law requires a child restraint for any child under 12 years old who is also under 150 cm tall. Licensed taxis have a narrow exemption; pre-booked private hire vehicles generally do not, which means the seat has to be arranged in advance. We provide child seats on request at no extra cost — tell us the child's age and height when you book.

Cologne Bonn, Düsseldorf or Frankfurt — which airport for Cologne?

Arriving at

Distance to Cologne

Drive time

Typical transfer

Best when

Cologne Bonn (CGN)

15 km

20–30 min

€42

Nearly always — closest, cheapest transfer, 24h

Düsseldorf (DUS)

47 km

40–55 min

€132

Long-haul and full-service routes CGN doesn't carry

Frankfurt (FRA)

190 km

2h–2h 20m

€532

Intercontinental; ICE to Köln Hbf is usually better than a car

Weeze (NRN)

100 km

1h 15m

€280

Budget carriers only

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Frequently Asked Questions

From €42 for up to three passengers, fixed when you book. The 15 km run takes 20–30 minutes via the A59. A metered airport taxi covers the same trip for roughly €30–45, but the meter keeps running in traffic. Our fare does not change if you sit in the A1/A4 interchange

Typically 20–30 minutes by car for the 15 km via the A59. Weekday peaks (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–19:00) can push it to 40 minutes when the A1, A3 and A4 interchanges back up. The S13/S19 train reaches Köln Hbf in 14–19 minutes but leaves you at the station, not your door.

Yes. CGN runs 24 hours and is one of very few German airports permitted unrestricted night flights, which is why FedEx and UPS base European freight hubs there. Passenger flights land through the night, so pre-booking is the reliable way to leave the airport between approximately 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., when the rail service thins and the taxi rank empties

German law requires a restraint for children under 12 who are also under 150 cm. The narrow taxi exemption does not generally extend to pre-booked private hire, so the seat is arranged in advance. Give us each child's age and height at booking and we fit the right seat on request.

Yes. All transfers are provided by licensed professional carriers operating under German passenger transport regulations (Personenbeförderungsgesetz), with the required commercial insurance and legally required licences. Individual licence numbers vary by carrier and are available upon request where applicable. FH Transfer works exclusively with licensed transport partners.

Yes — the quoted fare is final. Germany has no car tolls on federal motorways. Cologne's Umweltzone is an access rule requiring a green Euro-4+ emissions sticker rather than a per-trip charge; our fleet is compliant, so entry to the city centre is never restricted or surcharged.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, bank transfer, and cash, although available payment methods may vary depending on the service booked and will be shown during checkout. Payment is settled using the payment method selected during the booking process, so there is no need to negotiate payment at the kerb. If you choose cash, you may be contacted before your transfer to confirm your booking. Tipping in Germany is appreciated but never expected; simply rounding up the fare is customary.

Inside the arrivals hall of whichever terminal your flight lands at — Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 — holding a name sign (optional). The two terminals have separate arrivals halls and are not connected airside. We track your flight, so a last-minute terminal change is handled without you doing anything.

Yes — the S-Bahn to Köln Hbf is €3.20–3.40 per person, and a VRS group day ticket covers up to five people for around €11. For one traveller with a small bag heading to the centre in daylight, the train is the better call. A transfer wins on groups, luggage, late arrivals, and destinations away from a station.

We track your flight, not your booking time. Your pickup is automatically adjusted to your actual landing time at no extra charge, with 60 minutes of free waiting time after your flight lands. If you need additional waiting time, please contact our customer support as soon as possible. Extended waiting is subject to driver availability and may incur additional charges. You do not need to call or rebook for normal flight delays, although notifying us of significant delays is always appreciated.

A saloon comfortably accommodates up to 3 passengers with 3 standard suitcases. A van accommodates up to 7 passengers with 7 standard suitcases. Ski bags, golf clubs, folding bicycles, folding wheelchairs, instrument cases, and other oversized items must be added as Extras during booking so the correct vehicle can be assigned. If you're unsure, it's always better to overestimate your luggage than underestimate it.x

Yes. Bonn Hauptbahnhof is approximately 26 km from Cologne Bonn Airport, with a typical journey time of 25–35 minutes, depending on traffic. Bad Godesberg, the UN Campus, and the Bundesviertel are usually reached within 35–45 minutes. Private transfers from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bonn start from around €59, depending on your exact destination and vehicle type. The SB60 airport bus also runs to Bonn Hauptbahnhof in about 30 minutes—it does not serve Cologne, which is a common point of confusion.

Booking at least 24 hours in advance is recommended for a standard saloon transfer. We recommend booking even earlier for vans, larger groups, child seats, and travel during busy periods such as Kölner Karneval, Gamescom, Anuga, and major Koelnmesse trade fairs, when vehicle availability across the region becomes more limited. Same-day bookings are often possible outside these peak periods—simply call +49 174 8790930 to check availability.

A taxi is hailed at the rank and charged on a meter, so the fare depends on traffic and you queue with everyone else. A transfer is booked ahead against a named passenger at a fixed fare, with a driver already assigned, flight tracking and a meet inside arrivals. In Germany the two also run under different licences.

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