Station Cologne Central Station

Cologne Central Station and Cologne Messe/Deutz Station

The station near the Cologne Fair, Köln Messe/Deutz, is officially called ‘Köln Messe/Deutz’. An important transport hub for both regional and long-distance trains, this station is located near Cologne's fair and exhibition halls (Köln Messe) and the Deutz district.

Sometimes, ICE does not stop at Köln Hauptbahnhof but at Köln Messe/Deutz due to engineering works on the tracks near Cologne.  You can travel by train between the two stations, but a walk can also be enjoyable! The attached one-minute video shows the route from Messe/Deutz to the central station. The walk takes about 25 minutes and goes over the bridge with the colourful locks.

Lounges at the station

Are you travelling first class with ICE from the Netherlands to Cologne? Then you can use the NS International Lounge at Amsterdam Central Station and the DB Lounge in Cologne. Here you can wait, work or relax in comfortable surroundings. The lounge offers facilities such as wifi, free drinks and snacks.
Find out more about the various lounges here   

Luggage storage at Cologne Central Station

Cologne Hbf station has numerous luggage lockers where you can safely store your luggage. These lockers are located at the main entrance on the Cathedral side. They are available in different sizes and can be rented by the hour or by the day. Alternatively, you can store your luggage at the information desk.

Lost property

Have you lost something at the station? If so, you can contact a service employee on the platform or at a service counter. You can also fill out an an inquiry form online.