Stadium travel
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This page covers matchday travel to and from Cologne. For general information on how to get around Cologne, visit our dedicated page.
36 Hour Travel Pass
🌿Match ticket holders are entitled to a 36 Hour Travel Pass for the entire VRS (Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg) and VRR (Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr) networks at no additional cost. The pass is valid from 06:00 on matchday until 18:00 the following day.
Make sure to check our guide and find your recommended route to the stadium so you can enjoy the pre-match buzz and join other fans as you head to the game. 🏟️
The best way to get to Cologne Stadium is by public transport, by shuttle from the P+R services or by bicycle. The walkways from the stops near the stadium are signposted and all entrances are accessible.
Your entrance matters!
🚪 Before you travel to the stadium, make sure to check your match ticket for the entrance that is assigned to your seat.
🚊 Getting to Cologne Stadium on matchday
⚽Don’t miss a kick
Minimize the impact of potential transport delays by travelling early. Gates open 3 hours before kick-off.
By public transport:
Option 1:
🚈S-Bahn line: 12 or 19 (towards Horrem/Düren)
🏁Get off at Müngersdorf Technologiepark
🚶♂️ Distance to stadium: 25 minutes
Option 2:
🚈S-Bahn line: 12 or 19 (towards Horrem/Düren)
↪️ At Weiden West, change to Tram 1 (towards Bensberg)
🏁Get off at RheinEnergieSTADION / Cologne Stadium
🚶♂️ Distance to stadium: 5 minutes
🚈Tram line: 1 towards Weiden West or Stadium.
🏁Get off at RheinEnergieSTADION / Cologne Stadium
🚶♂️ Distance to stadium: 5 minutes
Option 1:
🚶♂️Distance from Public Viewing Tanzbrunnen: 13 minutes – Follow signs to Cologne Messe/Deutz.
🚈S-Bahn line: 12 or 19 (towards Horrem/Düren)
🏁Get off at Müngersdorf Technologiepark
🚶♂️ Distance to stadium: 25 minutes
Option 2:
🚶♂️Distance from Public Viewing Tanzbrunnen: 13 minutes – Follow signs to Cologne Messe/Deutz.
🚈S-Bahn line: 12 or 19 (towards Horrem/Düren)
↪️ At Weiden West, change to Tram 1 (towards Bensberg)
🏁Get off at RheinEnergieSTADION / Cologne Stadium
🚶♂️ Distance to stadium: 5 minutes
Option 1:
🚈S-Bahn line: 19 (towards Düren)
🏁Get off at Müngersdorf Technologiepark
🚶♂️ Distance to stadium: 25 minutes
Option 2:
🚈S-Bahn line: 19 (towards Düren)
↪️ At Weiden West, change to Tram 1 (towards Bensberg)
🏁Get off at RheinEnergieSTADION / Cologne Stadium
🚶♂️ Distance to stadium: 5 minutes
By bicycle or car (P+R):
Make your way to Rudolfplatz. From there, follow the red and white bike path with the stadium symbol towards Stadtwald.
You may only park at the stadium if you have a pre-booked parking pass. As such, we strongly recommend using public transport to get to the stadium. If you don't have a parking pass, you can use the P+R car park at Weiden West.
🚈Tram line from P+R Weiden West: 1 (towards Bensberg)
🏁 Get off at RheinEnergieSTADION / Cologne Stadium
🚶♂️ Distance to stadium: 5 minutes
🚗 Stadium Parking
Public parking at Cologne Stadium is now available to pre-book for €24 per match on a first come, first served basis.
Just keep in mind that driving to the stadium is generally not recommended and we strongly encourage the use of public transport on matchday. If you do drive, share a car with friends and family to make the most of this option and ensure you arrive together.
- Spaces are limited, so book early if you’re planning to drive.
- Pre-booking your spot is mandatory and no parking passes will be available to purchase on matchday. Cars without a parking pass will be turned away.
- Please note parking spaces may not be fully accessible. Dedicated accessible parking has been made available to Wheelchair and Easy Access ticket holders.
- The routes to the car parks are distributed with the car park ticket allocation.
- The footpaths from the parking lots to the stadium are signposted.
EURO 2024 climate fund
€5 from each booking will be donated to the EURO 2024 climate fund supporting climate protection projects carried out by amateur football clubs in Germany. More information is available on this page.
⚠️ City centre traffic will be extremely busy and it may take you much longer than expected to drive to the stadium. Set off with plenty of time to spare.
The stadium has limited parking for coaches or mini buses, which can be booked by fans or by travel agencies. Coach parking passes are free but must be requested in advance via the dedicated online portal. Requests can be submitted until one day before the match.
Don’t drive to the stadium without a coach parking pass as no passes will be available to purchase on the day of your match.
- Your coach parking pass will show your dedicated parking location.
- Please print your pass and be ready to present it to staff onsite.
Maximum vehicle length:
Coaches: 14 m
Mini buses: 7.5m
Accessible journey ♿
Check out the dedicated accessibility page for accessible stadium travel information.
👋 After the match
After the match, we recommend using the same route to leave the stadium. Services operate until 01:00 from Sunday to Thursday and all night on Fridays and Saturdays. On matchdays, the additional tram services will be running to guarantee a smooth departure to the city centre from the stadium. From there, the regular timetable will be in operation.
Extended Transport Services🚇
Has your match gone to extra time or even penalties? Don’t worry, tram line 1 will be extended to make sure everyone can make their way back from the stadium. But please consult the VRS app or the DB Navigator app to plan your onward journey from the city centre in advance, as there is limited night service on Sundays and during the week (this also applies to long-distance trains).