# CGN — Cologne / Bonn (Cologne Bonn Airport)

> CGN (Cologne Bonn Airport) is the main international airport serving Cologne / Bonn, Germany. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/cgn-cologne-bonn

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take S-Bahn S13 / S19 to Cologne Hauptbahnhof
- **Typical fare:** €3.40
- **Journey time:** 14 min
- **Pickup point:** S-Bahn station integrated below terminal
- **Key warning:** Two cities served — make sure you're on the train towards Cologne (Köln) not Bonn unless you want Bonn
- **Fare reality (CGN → Köln Hbf):** expected €3.40 · concerning €40+ · likely scam €70+ unlicensed
- **Overall risk:** low — S-Bahn S13/S19 to Cologne Hauptbahnhof in 14 min. Two-city airport but signage is clear.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of CGN, ranked

1. **S-Bahn S13 / S19** _(recommended)_ — cost €3.40, journey 14 min, wait Every 10–20 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Fastest; Cheap
2. **Metered taxi** — cost €30–€45, journey 25–35 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
3. **Uber / Free Now** — cost €25–€38, journey 25–35 min, wait 3–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Tracked
4. **RE / IC train to Bonn** — cost €8–€15, journey 20–25 min, wait Hourly, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Direct to Bonn

## First 30 minutes after landing at CGN

1. Clear immigration
2. Collect bags, clear customs
3. Take escalator down to S-Bahn
4. Board S13/S19 towards Köln Hbf
5. Tap contactless or buy VRS ticket
6. Total: 14 min

## Common scams at CGN

- **None of significance** (medium risk): CGN is well-organized. _How to avoid:_ Use S-Bahn or app.

## Payment warnings at CGN

- Contactless everywhere; cards on taxis

## Arrival checklist for CGN

- Contactless
- Cologne vs Bonn destination clear
- S-Bahn platform noted

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Last updated: June 2026

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