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Train Bonn → Köln

Schedule & travel time

0h 19m 25 km 77 trains/day
ICE IC

Route overview

0h 19m

Fastest time

0h 22m

Avg. duration

25

Kilometers

77

Trains per day

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By train from Bonn to Köln

An important regional connection: The train connection from Bonn to Köln is one of the most frequently served rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 0h 19m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 25 kilometers and is served by about 77 trains every day. The high frequency offers maximum flexibility for trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Linke Rheinstrecke

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Bonn to Köln saves you about 4 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Bonn to Köln?

The fastest connection from Bonn to Köln takes 0h 19m. The average travel time is 0h 22m.

How many trains run daily from Bonn to Köln?

About 77 trains run daily on the Bonn - Köln route. Train types include ICE, IC.

What is the route from Bonn to Köln?

The direct connection covers 25 km.

More interesting connections

Bonn → Koblenz
0h 30m60 km
Bonn → Berlin
4h 30m476 km
Berlin → Köln
3h 59m476 km
Frankfurt → Köln
1h 05m152 km
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Return journey

Köln Bonn

More connections

Bonn → Koblenz0h 30mBonn → Berlin4h 30mBonn → Hamburg4h 40mBonn → München2h 15mBerlin → Köln3h 59mFrankfurt → Köln1h 05mHamburg → Köln3h 32m
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Schedule data last updated: 13/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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