Trains in Germany are an effective way to travel between cities, with Deutsche Bahn offering domestic and international train routes. Trains to Cologne arrive at Köln Hauptbahnhof and Köln Messe/Deutz. Both are major hubs for international, national and local trains of the German rail network. Cologne main station is located next to Cologne Cathedral, in the center of the city, while the Köln Messe/Deutz Station is just a short distance away, with the Hohenzollern Bridge linking the two. Trains to Cologne include Thalys, Intercity and ICE services, as well as local S-Bahn trains, Regional Bahn trains and a Regional Express service. Deutsche Bahn operate high-speed lines from Cologne to Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris, while ICE services run to other German cities, including Frankfurt am Main and Berlin. Euronight and Deutsche Bahn NachZug night trains also arrive at Cologne Station from European and German cities. Both stations are linked to the rest of the city by frequent buses and the Cologne Stadtbahn light rail system.

Cologne

The large German city of Cologne spreads along the banks of the River Rhine in the Westphalian region. Cologne is made up of nine districts, each with their own distinctive character, giving the city a varied and cosmopolitan appeal. Medieval and Gothic architecture sits next to modern buildings interspersed by several large city parks. Cologne Cathedral, or Kölner Dom, is a beautiful Gothic building reputed to house the relics of the Three Magi. The high tower of Cologne Cathedral gives panoramic views across the city. Like all German towns Cologne has an excellent transport network, good shopping, fine dining and vibrant nightlife, with many nightclubs, theaters, concert halls and beer cellars. Popular attractions in the city include the Museum Ludwig with its collection of modern art, the Schnütgen, a museum of religious art, beautiful Romanesque churches and three surviving medieval gates.

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SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium with train tickets to Cologne. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercity, Interregio, EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Intercity trains are the most frequent and offer the fastest connections between major cities. Interregio trains are slower and offer more stops. EuroCity trains are international services that connect Belgium with other European countries. Thalys trains are high-speed services that connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands. ICE International trains are international services that connect Belgium with Germany and the Netherlands. SNCB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for SNCB are Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liege.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost train companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance train at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight trains on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long train journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Thalys is a high-speed train company with trains to Cologne based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains that travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. Thalys offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort and Premium, each with its own set of benefits. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, a bistro car and a selection of newspapers and magazines. The most popular routes for Thalys are Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne.

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains to Cologne. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Cologne.

Train stations in Cologne

Cologne

Köln Hbf is the most popular Cologne train station for Omio travelers, but Cologne has quite a few hubs. Find all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Cologne for your trip.

Köln Hbf

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Trankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, Germany

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+49 2211411055

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Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sat - Sun: 07: 00 - 21: 00

Public transit options for Köln Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U5, U16, U18
S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB

Köln/Bonn Flughafen Shopping

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Köln/Bonn Flughafen, Waldstraße 247, 51147 Köln

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At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Köln Messe/Deutz Wifi

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Köln Messe/Deutz, Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln

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Köln Süd

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Köln Süd, Otto-Fischer-Str. 2, 50674 Köln

Köln-Ehrenfeld ATM

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Köln-Ehrenfeld, Stammstr. 1, 50968 Köln

Köln Hansaring ATM

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Köln Hansaring, Hansaring 80, 50670 Köln

Köln-Mülheim Shopping

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Köln-Mülheim, Montanusstr. 51065 Köln-Mülheim

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Köln West

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Köln West, Hans-Böckler-Platz 2, 50672 Köln

Köln-Nippes Parking

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Köln-Nippes, Liebigstr. 50739 Köln

Köln Trimbornstr ATM

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Köln Trimbornstrasse, Trimbornstr. 38, 50500 Köln-Kalk

Köln-Müngersdorf Technologiepark ATM

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Köln-Müngersdorf Technologiepark, Vitalisstr. 50829 Köln

Köln-Buchforst Parking

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Köln-Buchforst, Waldecker Str. 60, 51065 Köln

Köln Geldernstr. /Parkgürtel ATM

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Köln Geldernstr/Parkgürtel, Geldernstraße 121, 50739 Köln

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