Arrival

Arrival by plane

If you want to travel to FIBO by plane, your best destination is the airport Düsseldorf International (DUS) or Cologne-Bonn (CGN).

Cologne-Bonn Airport can be reached by plane in about 60 minutes from many major European cities, such as Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris, Prague, London, Munich, Milan, and Zurich. The exhibition centre can be reached quickly and easily from the Airport via the highway A-59, A-559 and A-4. In addition, the local trains RE8 and S13 commute regularly between the airport and the exhibition centre.

High-speed ICE trains connect the airports in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Brussels directly to the exhibition centre. There are connections from and to about 100 cities in Germany and abroad.

Arrival by train

The best way to get there.
Pay as little as EUR 54,90 (one-way) with the Event Ticket.

An excellent offer: use sustainable transport and relax while you travel. Get the best price ticket with Deutsche Bahn.

That special extra for you. Your Event Ticket at a single nationwide price, available at every DB station.

Event Ticket for a single journey, for use only on one specific connection (subject to availability):
Second class	EUR 49,50
First class	EUR 80,90
Event Ticket for single journey, for use on all connections (always available):
Second class	EUR 67,50
First class	EUR 89,90

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You can make the most of your travel time by using your journeys to and from your destination for work, relaxation or enjoying our on-board services. You can also rest assured that your long-distance travel is completely powered by electricity generated by renewable resources.

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We wish you a pleasant journey.

Arrival by Public Transportation

The train station Cologne Messe / Deutz (one stop before / after Cologne Central Station) is the closest stop when traveling to FIBO. From here on, you can easily reach the Exhibition Centre by foot. We will also offer a free shuttle-service to the entrances west, north and hall 9.

More information to your journey by public transportation can be found at the:
Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg oir via the Koelnmesse homepage.

Arrival by car

Ten highways lead into Cologne's beltway, which brings you directly to the exhibition centre without junctions or traffic lights. Simply follow the green signs marked "Koelnmesse". There are about 14,500 parking spaces around the exhibition centre. Free shuttle buses run from the car parks to the entrances.

Once in the area surrounding the exhibition centre, you will be guided to the appropriate parking spaces by our modern traffic guidance system. There is a total of approx. 14,500 parking places available for our guests. The parking spaces are optimally linked to our entrances. You can reach them on foot or, if applicable, using our complimentary shuttle buses. Parking prices vary between 8 – 10 Euros per day.

Environmental Zone

Since 2012, most of Cologne's metrolpolitan area is a low emission zone, into which only vehicles sporting one of the stickers for emission groups 2 – 4 are allowed to enter.

The exhibition centre Cologne is, however, accessible for all types of vehicles, even if they do not bear one of the aforementioned stickers.

Here, you will find directions on how to reach the site without a sticker at map low emission zone and beltway map.

With Navigation System

Please enter the following address in your navigation system:

Messeplatz 1
50679 Cologne
Germany

Tip: Turn off your navigation system once you arrive at the trade fair grounds and follow the signs on site.

Navigation

Use the FIBO Navigation.

City info

Besides FIBO, the city of Cologne has a lot more to offer.
Here we present you our highlights.

Activities & Sights

Directly at Cologne Central Station you will find the 157-meter high "Kölner Dom". The UNESCO world heritage was built between 1248 and 1880 and offers a breathtaking view over Cologne. Tickets are available from 3€.

Highlights of German sports history can be admired in the Sport & Olympia Museum.
The museum is located in the customs port, close to the famous crane houses.
The entrance fee is 8€.

The KÖLNTRIANGLE offers the most beautiful view on the "Kölner Dom" from a height of more than 100 metres. For 3€ admission you can overlook the whole of Cologne in the immediate vicinity of the exhibition grounds.

For animal lovers the Cologne Zoo with more than 10,000 animals on an area of 20 hectares is an absolute must. Tickets are available here.

Relaxation

You prefer to relax after a long FIBO day?

The Rhine Boulevard on the Deutz Kennedy Ufer invites you to hang out, as does the historic Flora Park, the large Volksgarten, or the Aachener Weiher, which is particularly popular among locals.

Gastronomy & evening events

Especially in Cologne you can also enjoy a freshly brewed Kölsch. Large breweries such as Früh or Gaffel invite you to do so directly at the "Kölner Dom".

In addition, the Belgisches Viertel and Zülpicher Straße in the west of Cologne offer plenty of opportunities for evening entertainment.

Hotels