Mobility in Bonn

Some 31,000 students, 8,000 University employees, and approximately 5,500 employees of the University Hospital Bonn commute (almost) daily to their classes or workplaces. Mobility is therefore a major issue in Bonn and is particularly challenging at the moment: the closure of the Nordbrücke, restrictions on rail service, and several construction sites are having a noticeable impact on many routes into the city and between the campus locations. The University of Bonn takes the concerns of students, faculty, and staff very seriously and has compiled information, resources, and helpful links on this page to assist with daily planning.

Wherever possible and practical, flexible solutions can help alleviate the situation—for example, by using bicycles, public transportation, car-sharing, or carpooling; by adjusting work hours and locations; and, where appropriate, by adopting hybrid formats for teaching, meetings, and other events. Please check regularly for updates on the current traffic situation and determine in advance which routes and alternatives are best for you.

Current Notice

There are currently various traffic disruptions in the Bonn area. You can find the latest information and updates here:

Bicycle Mobility in Bonn

The best way to get around Bonn is by bicycle. A growing network of bike paths and bicycle streets connects the various campus areas, which are spread throughout the city.

Offers to support Bicycle Mobility

University of Bonn's Partnership with Welo

The partnership allows students and employees to register with their university ID at Welo and use a bike for 30 minutes free of charge. More information can be found here.

Bicycle Garage on the Poppelsdorf Campus

Behind the lecture hall center on the Poppelsdorf campus is the University of Bonn's bicycle garage.

Opening hours:
During lecture periods:
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

During lecture-free periods:
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The entrance is located between the cafeteria and HSZ CP1.

Bicycle Service Stations at Four Locations

Publicly accessible repair stations equipped with an air pump and a standard toolset are available at the following locations:

Juridicum, Adenauerallee 24-42
Deutscher Herold, Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33
Lecture Hall Center Poppelsdorf Campus, Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 5
Chemistry/Pharmacy Institutes Endenich, Gerhard-Domagk-Str. 1

Season Tickets for Students

For students, their student ID also serves as a transportation pass for public transportation throughout Germany. This "Deutschlandsemesterticket" was secured by the General Students' Committee or AStA, which is also the source for further information about it.

Partnerships with Karos and Cambio

As part of its mobility concept, the University of Bonn has partnered with the car-sharing provider cambio. The service can be used for both work and personal purposes. For more information, please see the FAQ below and the service portal.

The University of Bonn also partners with Karos (formerly goFLUX), a company that supports carpooling. Staff and students can use this service. For more information, see the FAQ.

FAQ - cambio Carsharing

How do I use cambio for business trips?

Departments and offices at the University of Bonn can use cambio vehicles for business trips. Billing is handled directly through the respective cost center; a personal account is not required. You can find more information on the service portal.

What are the benefits for employees and students?

Employees and students at the University of Bonn receive a cambio membership with no registration fee (a saving of 30 €) and can choose from all fare plans—including the CAMPUS plan, which has no age restrictions. Personal use of the fare plans is also permitted.

How do I sign up?

You can sign up online through cambio. You’ll need your driver’s license, ID card, IBAN, and valid proof of employment or student status. Your information must then be validated once.

FAQ - Karos

What is the goal of the cooperation?

The goal of the partnership between the University of Bonn and Karos is to minimize private motorized transportation and reduce traffic volume in urban areas. In doing so, the university is also making an important contribution to climate neutrality in cities.

How do I get access to the Karos app?

Download the Karos app to your personal or work cell phone.
Sign in to the app with a valid email address and select the University of Bonn as your affiliation.
Book a ride-share—or transfer your existing ride-share to the app.

How much does it cost to use Karos?

Until the end of March, Sparkasse Köln/Bonn sponsors free rides for all university members with a starting point or destination in the greater Bonn area.
Free rides are available with an SWB subscription ticket (SemesterTicket, DeutschlandTicket, JobTicket, etc.).
Without a subscription ticket, passengers pay €0.50 per trip.
Drivers receive a cost contribution based on the kilometers driven for taking additional commuters. You can find more information on this in the service portal.

Shows a part of the underground car park at the main building

University Parking

As part of its agreement with the City authorities to extend its Poppelsdorf Campus, the University of Bonn moved to introduce comprehensive charges at all its car parking facilities as part of its overarching mobility concept, and its drive to reduce the volume of motorized individual traffic on University grounds.

An underground parking garage for cars is located directly at the main university building beneath the Hofgarten. There are approximately 3,000 parking spaces available on university grounds. All parking spaces on the University of Bonn grounds are subject to parking management and are fee-based. Visitors to the university can purchase a parking ticket from ticket machines, while university members can purchase day passes or long-term passes. This system of pay and display is subject to close surveillance.

Working Together to Reduce Traffic

The University of Bonn has joined forces with a consortium of 200 employers including Deutsche Telekom, Deutsche Post DHL Group and the University Hospital Bonn, in the “moveBonn” scheme, in an attempt to reduce traffic in the Greater Bonn Area, especially during the morning and evening rush hours. The scheme seeks to encourage the use of alternatives to single-person car transport.