When travelling to Cologne (Köln) in Germany by train, the main arrival station is Köln Hauptbahnhof. This central station is located in the heart of the city, making it a great starting point for visiting the city. It provides direct intercity and regional connections throughout Germany and neighbouring European countries.
The station is well connected with public transport services including trams, buses, taxis and regional express trains (RE). The Köln Hauptbahnhof is served by tram lines 1, 7, 9 and 12, as well as bus lines 138 and 140. To explore further, RE7, RB25 and S19 services also stop at the station.
From the central station, visitors can explore many of Köln's attractions, such as the Cologne Cathedral, the Rhine river, Alter Markt historic centre, and many of the city's museums. The station is within easy walking distance of the city's major museums, galleries, shopping areas, parks and other attractions.
To start visiting the city from Köln Hauptbahnhof, visitors can take a tram or bus from the station to a nearby stop and start exploring. Alternatively, visitors can use the regional express trains (RE) to visit attractions further away such as the RheinEnergieStadion football stadium or the Kölner Zoo.