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station information and services
Cologne Hbf
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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FAQ: Travel from Cologne Hbf
Everything you need to know about Cologne Hbf: From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Köln Hbf offers wheelchair accessibility and mobility assistance staff. For further assistance, passengers can contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
The main attractions near Köln Hbf (Cologne Central Station) include the iconic Cologne Cathedral, the Museum Ludwig with its modern art collection, and the historic Old Town (Altstadt) known for its vibrant atmosphere and traditional breweries.
Car rental services are not available at Köln Hbf.
The city center is approximately 1.24 kilometers from Köln Hbf.
You can easily reach the city center from Köln Hbf by taking a taxi.
You should arrive at Köln Hbf at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure to ensure you have ample time to navigate the station and locate your platform.
Köln Hbf is located at Trankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, Germany.
Train ticket prices from Köln Hbf to the closest airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, can vary, typically starting from around 3 euros with regional services.
Traveling early morning or late evening at Köln Hbf is generally considered safe, but passengers should stay alert and aware of their surroundings, as with any major transportation hub.
Security and ticket checks are regularly conducted at Köln Hbf to ensure passenger safety and validate travel documents.
Köln Hbf offers free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
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