Bonn to Cologne distance
The distance from Bonn (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 30 km by road, with a driving time of about 31 min. The straight-line distance is 24 km (15 miles); Cologne lies to the NNW of Bonn.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Bonn distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 24 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 30 km | 31 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bonn to Cologne would cost roughly 68–87 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 30 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Bonn
Bonn is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 44′ 14.75″ N, 7° 5′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.74 |
| Longitude | 7.1 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 323,336 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bonn and Cologne is at 50.84° N, 7.03° E.
The nearest town is Wesseling, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 12 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bonn from Cologne?
By car it is 30 km, with a driving time of about 31 min. The straight-line distance between Bonn and Cologne is 24 kilometres (15 miles or 13 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bonn to Cologne?
The driving distance is 30 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 31 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Bonn?
Cologne lies to the NNW (337°) as seen from Bonn.
How long is a flight from Bonn to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 32 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bonn to Cologne cost?
Over 30 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bonn to Cologne would cost roughly 68–87 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Bonn
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bonn → Leverkusen | 42 km |
| Bonn → Solingen | 61 km |
| Bonn → Remscheid | 66 km |
| Bonn → Düsseldorf | 72 km |
| Bonn → Neuss | 73 km |
| Bonn → Wuppertal | 75 km |
| Bonn → Nürburg | 77 km |
| Bonn → Nürburgring | 77 km |
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |
| Cologne → Krefeld | 60 km |