ARRIVAL

by public transport

Cologne’s extensive public transport network ensures convenient and fast travel around the town. The Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB) local transport company moves around 800,000 people daily. Most local train stations are linked to tram stops and are equipped with live departure boards.

Cologne is known to be a very friendly and open-minded city. The public transport system is considered quite safe. Athletes will receive a “City Ticket” on arrival and check-in to use the city’s public transport at no extra charge. We are currently negotiating with the city and are very confident to offer a solution for everyone. Detailed information will follow roughly 4 weeks prior to the event.

BY TRAIN

Cologne’s Central Station is one of Europe’s most important railway hubs. You can travel to Cologne quickly and comfortably from major cities in Germany and other European countries. Every day, more than 1,300 trains run between Cologne and destinations throughout Germany and abroad. Highlights of the service include the international high-speed trains that connect Cologne with London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. With the high-speed rail service to Frankfurt, the Köln-Deutz railway station — the second terminal for high-speed ICE trains in Cologne — and the Cologne/Bonn Airport station, Cologne has further enhanced its vital role as a central hub for railway transport.

The local public transport service in Cologne and the surrounding region is also well-connected, featuring underground, tram and bus services that will provide you with optimal mobility during your stay in Cologne.

The information provided by the Deutsche Bahn railway company includes not only train schedules, but also connecting tram and bus schedules plus the time needed to reach the nearest stop or station on foot.

BY PLANE

Cologne Bonn Airport is a domestic airport and is located approximately 17 km (10.5 miles) east of Central Cologne and within easy reach of the city centre by train.

This airport might seem like the obvious choice, however, as it is a domestic airport, not all airlines fly into this airport. So, it may be worthwhile to consider checking the prices to the closest international airports in Düsseldorf and/or Frankfurt.

Germany’s third-largest airport Düsseldorf Airport constitutes an important hub in international air traffic and connects Düsseldorf to more than 180 destinations worldwide. The airport is a 45 to 60 min train ride away from Cologne Central Station, and is, thus a perfect alternative for people looking to fly into an international airport for the Games.

Frankfurt Airport is one of the largest airports in Europe and also the largest international airport in Germany, and is therefore an easy and popular destination for international arrivals. Cologne Central Station can be reached in under two hours by train. The long distance train station operated by the Deutsche Bahn at Frankfurt Airport makes it an easily accessible destination from anywhere in Germany or Europe.

BY CAR

If coming into Cologne by car, you can reach the city via a number of Europeans motorways, then easily transfer to public transport by leaving the car at designated “Park-And-Ride” stations. You also have the option of docking in at the metropolis on the Rhine River by ship.

GETTING AROUND IN COLOGNE

TO THE GERMAN SPORT UNIVERSITY COlogne

Hop on board the city tram line #1 to Junkersdorf/Weiden West, or take the buses 141/143/144, and get off at the “Rheinenergie-Stadion” stop, where you will find our shuttle service to the campus.

We will be providing a shuttle service between the “Rheinenergie-Stadion” stop and the designated event locations on campus. In addition to this, we have also planned a shuttle service between the B&B City Hotel to the closest tram line to facilitate easy access to the public transportation system.