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Transportation​​

​​​Welcome to Cologne!

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The Confex Conference and Exhibition Centre at Koelnmesse, is just ​​9 miles / 13.8 km​ from the Cologne Bonn Airport​​​​ (CGN).

Koelnmesse Confex —​ Koelnmesse Halle 1, 50679 Köln, Germany

Travel by Air

Ground Transportation 

By Train​​​

The train is a fast, eco-friendly, and cost-effective way to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to the Koelnmesse Confex venue.

• S-Bahn (Local Train):

  • Take the S19 or RE6 train from the airport’s train station (located below Terminal 2).
  • Travel to the Köln Messe/Deutz station (approximately 15–20 minutes).
  • From the station, it’s a short 5-minute walk to Koelnmesse Halle 1.
    
    

• Deutsche Bahn (Regional or Long-Distance Trains):

  • Various regional and long-distance trains also serve the Köln Messe/Deutz station from the airport.
  • Check schedules and prices via the Deutsche Bahn website or app.​
    

Travelling through the Frankfurt International Airport?

• ICE (Intercity Express) Train
  
• Follow signs to the Frankfurt Airport Fernbahnhof (long-distance train station).
  
• Travel to Köln Hbf (Cologne Central Station) travel time is approximately 55-60 minutes

By Taxi or Rideshare

Taxis and rideshare services are readily available for convenience and direct travel.

• Taxis:

  • Taxis are located outside both terminals.
  • Travel time: Approximately 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.
    
    

• Rideshare (Uber, Bolt, etc.):

• Book a ride via your preferred rideshare app.
• Pick-up points are usually at the designated rideshare zones outside the terminals.​
  

By Bus

​Ten motorways link into the motorway ring around Cologne, making access to Koelnmesse Confex an ease.​ Follow the signs directing you to the designated car parks for exhibitors and visitors. These car parks are conveniently located with easy access to the venue entrances.​​ 

Download the Koelnmesse app NUNAV Navigation for navigation direct to open parking spaces.​

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