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About Cologne/Bonn

The city where eau de cologne was invented, Cologne is the largest city of the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Cologne is also one of the primary hubs for transportation, culture, arts, trade, and entertainment. There are direct trips to many cities around the globe from this city, which is located at the crossroads of severak rail and air networks. The city is established on the banks of the famous Rhine River, where 8 bridges connect the two banks.

The first monument to embrace you in Cologne is the well-known Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom). The cathedral, which was completed in exactly 632 years, is visible from everywhere in the city. The building has been added to the World Heritage List by UNESCO. The streets opening to the Dom are home to museums and galleries that offer a culturally enriching experience to the visit. If you happen to visit the city in the run-up to Christmas, you have to drop by the Christmas Market held in the old square.

Although the climate here is milder than in most other German cities thanks to the Rhine, it rains almost all year round, so don’t forget your raincoat. Der Keller, Dom, and Scala are among the city’s important theatres. There are a number of cultural activities you can partake in  when visiting. The underwater aquarium is particularly worth seeing for animal enthusiasts. In addition, there are many historical churches in the city, as well as a great variety of restaurants that serve examples of German cuisine.

Areas for accommodation include Altstadt, Heumarkt, and Schildergasse. Transportation in the city is quite convenient. The airport is close to the city and accessible by train in 15 minutes. You can also take a train to Frankfurt, Düsseldorf or other cities in Germany. Brussels or other cities in Belgium are not far away either.

Transportation to Cologne/Bonn City Center from Airport

Cologne Bonn Airport

The Cologne Airport is the seventh largest airport in the country and it is located in Cologne, Germany. Cologne Airport, which is 15 kilometers away from Cologne and Bonn, has an important place in terms of the transportation of the city thanks to its international and intercity flights. The airport has the same distance from both Cologne and Bonn cities, and there are many transportation alternatives that you can use to reach the city centers from the airport. Furthermore, you can use the same alternatives for transportation from the city centers to the airport.

There are many services that you can benefit from before and after your flight at the Cologne Airport, which is one of the most developed airports within Europe. Furthermore, it has many features that can help you before boarding or after landing thanks to the eating-drinking and shopping places.

There are different transportation alternatives to reach the city center from the Cologne Airport, which is 15 kilometers away from the Cologne city center. In addition to public transportation options such as buses and trains, you can travel to the city center from the Cologne Airport via vehicles and options such as taxi, bicycle, car rental and car-sharing.

Taxi

You can choose taking a taxi when going to the Cologne city center. By taking a taxi from the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 buildings of the Cologne Airport, you can easily reach the city center in a short time. The prices are calculated based on the distance of your destination point and they will not be a burden on your economy because of the short distance to the city center. You can also visit the airport's website to get general information about taxi prices.

Train

Trains are one of the budget-friendly transportation alternatives and they are also an easy transportation choice for you. You can easily travel to the city center by taking the trains from the train station located on the right side of the airport building. Do not forget to learn which train you should take based on which region you will go before traveling.

Bus

It is possible for you to travel to the city center both economically and easily with buses, which are one of the city's public transportation vehicles. You can reach the buses that use S-Bahn from the bus station in the terminal building. You can get information regarding the schedule of bus times and routes on the airport's website. You can also visit the city of Bonn by taking a bus, which is located 16 kilometers away from the airport.

Shuttle

One of the travel alternatives that you can choose is shuttle services. You can easily reach the city center with the help of the shuttle service provided by many hotels. It is also possible for you to go to your hotel by using a private shuttle vehicle if you inform the shuttle service of the hotel where you are going to stay.

Bicycle

Bicyclists are also taken into consideration at the Cologne Airport. There are greening works carried out at the airport, and it also rich in this sense. In addition to this, the Cologne Airport has a bicycle parking area and roads that are suitable for cycling.

Car-sharing

Another alternative that you can use for your transportation can be car-sharing. Before you get on the vehicle prepared for you, you just need to pay the necessary fee and travel with the vehicle wherever you want. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to leave the vehicle where you want. You can benefit from this service from the companies such as Car2go and Drivenow located at the airport.

Car Rental

Renting a car is another transportation option that you can choose for your travel. You can easily reach the city center by renting a car from the car rental companies at the airport. These car rental companies that you can rent a car with or without a driver are Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Weather in Cologne/Bonn

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 2ºC - Max 7ºC
TuesdayMin 3ºC - Max 5ºC
WednesdayMin 5ºC - Max 9ºC
ThursdayMin 7ºC - Max 9ºC
FridayMin 5ºC - Max 8ºC

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