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Museum Ludwig
Important collection of modern and contemporary art near the cathedral, including Pop Art and post-war works. A staple for art-focused visitors.
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
33 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bonn to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn to Cologne will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £2.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bonn for Cologne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 24 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








The table below shows live departures for Bonn to Cologne coaches for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 0:10 Bonn | 1h10 | 1:20 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:20 Bonn | 0h20 | 7:40 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 Bonn | 0h20 | 9:50 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Bonn | 0h20 | 16:50 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
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There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 20:35, the last at 20:55.
Distance 24 km |
Average bus duration 29m |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
First bus 20:35 |
Last bus 20:55 |
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Important collection of modern and contemporary art near the cathedral, including Pop Art and post-war works. A staple for art-focused visitors.
Archaeological museum built around Roman remains, especially the Dionysus mosaic. Excellent for understanding Cologne’s Roman origins.
Major art museum with medieval painting, sculpture and applied arts. A strong choice for seeing Cologne’s artistic heritage in one place.
Historic old town lanes and squares by the Rhine, packed with colourful houses, churches and viewpoints. Ideal for a classic Cologne stroll.
Long Rhine promenade with bridge, cathedral and river views. Popular for walking, photography and watching boats pass through the city centre.
Lively square in the old town framed by historic buildings and museums. A useful base for sightseeing and one of Cologne’s best-known public spaces.
Rye bread with butter, cheese, ham or sausage, traditionally served in Cologne breweries as a simple local snack with Kölsch.
Hearty dish of black pudding with fried onions and mashed potatoes, a Rhineland classic closely associated with Cologne home cooking.
Slow-cooked horsemeat in a sweet-sour raisin sauce, a historic Rhineland speciality still served in a few traditional Cologne restaurants.
Classic Brauhaus serving Päffgen Kölsch and Rhineland favourites in a bustling, wood-panelled setting popular with locals.
Traditional brewery venue by Heumarkt with house Kölsch and dependable regional cooking in a spacious historic hall.
Long-established restaurant for refined German and Rhineland cooking, with a more formal atmosphere than a typical Brauhaus.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey in peak periods, but dining and public transport are broadly manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is often included, but it is usual to round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés if service was good.
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