Cologne Getting Around

Getting Around

Public transport:

Moving on in Cologne is never a problem, a well-developed bus, tram and subway system makes it fairly convenient to get around. The public transport network, shared with Bonn , is relatively high prized, but you can always buy daily or group tickets. Investing in a 24-hours-ticket or a three-day-pass makes getting around less expensive.

The subway includes sections which run at street-level (trams). Tickets can be purchased inside the subway stations at counters or at ticket machines, which you will find as well inside the vehicles. Before your first ride you have to cancel your ticket, because there are no conductors present.

Getting around by car:

Becauses the streets of Cologne are laid out in the form of five concentric rings, getting oriented is relatively easy. The innermost ring is called simply the "Ring", the middle one "Innere Kanalstrasse", the next "Gürtel", which is followed by the Militärring and, finally, the Autobahnring. Cheap parking is, especially in the weekend and in the centre, a huge problem. If you are not willing to spend lots of money for parking, buying a public transport dayticket is a good alternative.

On foot / By bicycle

The numerous sightseeing artractions in Cologne's city can be explored conveniently on foot. There are three pedestrian zones located in the very heart of the city: Hohe Strasse, Schildergasse and Breite Strasse.

The paths running along the banks of the Rhine are especially suitable for cycling, as is the outer green-belt containing the city forest.