How do you move cologne?
Getting around Cologne
- Public transport. Luckily, you can reach most of Cologne’s central attractions on foot and enjoy a stroll along the riverbank or through the colourful Old Town without breaking into a sweat.
- Taxis. Taxi Ruf (tel: +49 221 2882) is recommended.
- Driving.
- Car hire.
- Bicycle hire.
What type of transport is cologne?
Cologne is well connected and you can go everywhere by tram, subway, bus and the suburban railway. The funny thing is: tram and subway are the same in Cologne. Let me explain. When you arrive by plane at the Cologne/Bonn airport you will take a “S-Bahn” (suburban railway) to go to the city centre.
How do the trams work in Cologne?
Cologne’s central rail station is inter-connected with its subterranean tram stop via lifts. Several tram stops in Central Cologne are fitted with lifts too. You can board central tram stops at street level. Priority seats for disabled, wheelchair spaces and pram parks are specified in trams and buses.
How do you pay for tram in Cologne?
You can pay with coins or “Geldkarte” money card/e-purse. Besides, tickets are available at ticket machines next to public transport stops and at any KVB travel desk. You may also buy your ticket online or via mobile phone on 0800 – 52 82 82 31.
How much does a taxi cost from Cologne Airport to city Centre?
A typical journey will cost approximately EUR 27.00 to the city center and the trip will only take around 15 minutes. Taxis Cologne Airport can be pre-arranged by contacting [email protected].
How much does it cost from Cologne Airport to city Centre?
Transfer comparison
| Transport | Travel time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus & Tram 💸 | 50 Min. | 3 € |
| Taxi | 25 Min. | 35‑45 € |
| Uber | 25 Min. | 34 € |
| Private Shuttle | 25 Min. | 60 € |
Is Bonn a beautiful city?
Architecture and Landscapes. Bonn has a few cool buildings, and many lovely art novo residential streets… but it doesn’t feel ancient or medieval or very deeply historic. It’s also the gateway to a somewhat flat and industrial segment of Germany to the north.
How is the public transport system in Cologne?
Cologne’s extensive public transport network ensures convenient and fast travel around the town. The Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB) local transport company moves daily around 800,000 people with almost 60 lines, a good 380 trams and 320 buses. Most local train stations are linked to tram stops and are equipped with live departure boards.
Where can I find a bus map for Cologne?
The latest (2019) bus map and rail map for Cologne ( Köln in German) can be viewed and downloaded as pdfs on the website of the local public transport operator, KVB. Select the map image below to go there.Then scroll down to the bottom of the KVB page to find the map or maps that you want.
Are there any tram stops in central Cologne?
Several tram stops in Central Cologne are fitted with lifts too. You can board central tram stops at street level. Priority seats for disabled, wheelchair spaces and pram parks are specified in trams and buses.
What are the names of the train lines in Cologne?
Together, they are referred to as the Stadtbahnlinien, or city train lines. They are numbered from 1 – 18. All S-Bahns run via the main station in Cologne, but not all U-Bahns do. In most areas they feel like trams as they run alongside/in the middle of the streets, however, there are areas where they run on special rails, too.