Getting Around, Bonn Travel, Transport and Car Rental
(Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Getting to Bonn is straightforward, thanks to the Cologne Bonn International Airport being located nearby. The huge and busy Frankfurt Airport is also within easy reach of this city and is another prominent transport hub. Both airports offer a range of ground transportation and travel options.
Trains travel all over Germany and Europe, and also serve the city of Bonn, often being just as quick as taking a plane. The excellent road network makes the city easily accessible by coach and car from all over North Rhine-Westphalia and beyond.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) / Arriving by Air
This regional airport serves both Bonn and
Cologne and has seen increased passenger traffic since several budget airlines have begun to serve it. Operating three runways and two terminals, the airport offers passengers an excellent range of facilities. Airlines serving Cologne Bonn Airport include Air Berlin, Austrian Airlines, Continental Airlines, easyJet, Germanwings, KLM, Lufthansa and SAS. There are direct flights to the following international cities -
Amsterdam,
Barcelona,
Birmingham, Copenhagen,
Dublin,
London and
Paris, while domestic destinations include
Berlin,
Frankfurt,
Dresden,
Hamburg,
Leipzig and
Munich. Bus transport and taxis are available for those needing to travel into the city.
Alternatively, visitors can fly into Frankfurt International Airport, 130 km / 80 miles to the south-east, and travel to Bonn directly from the airport, using local train transport, a journey of between one and two hours.
Car Rental
Exploring Bonn and its surroundings by rental car is easy and convenient, with the excellent road network and signage making getting around a breeze. Car rental travel outlets can be found in the city, at the airport and at the train station. Citizens of the EU, the USA and Australia do not need an international driving licence to drive in Germany.
Trains
Bonn is well connected to the extensive German railway network and there are convenient links from most European cities. Trains are fast, punctual and comfortable, and tickets can be bought online, at travel agents, on the train, or at the 3,000-plus touch screen ticket vending machines. For more train transport information, visit German Railways online at:
http://www.bahn.de/p/view/international/englisch/international_guests.shtml.
Also worth noting, Bonn is served by an extensive underground rail network, making it easy to travel to your destination without great expense or hassle.
Buses and Coaches
A multitude of long-distance coach operators provide transport from cities within Germany, including Bonn, as well as farther afield throughout Europe. Buses are modern and comfortable, and offer all the latest amenities. However, most people choose to travel by train, since this is often faster and train stations are better connected to Germany's overall transport infrastructure.
Taxis
Taxi transport in Bonn is extremely popular and most taxis can easily be hailed on the street. There are also taxis waiting in front of the main station. Most taxi drivers in Bonn are polite and well trained, and you will often find students moonlighting as taxi drivers. There is a base price for the first kilometre and a fee for every extra kilometre. Tipping is always appreciated.
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