Travel Information
Location map of the University of Cologne:
https://lageplan.uni-koeln.de/
How to reach the conference venue - Department of Chemistry of the University of Cologne:
At DUS Airport Terminal take the Skytrain to Düsseldorf Airport Train Station
From Düsseldorf Airport Train Station via RE 1, RE 5, RE 6 (every 60 minutes) to Cologne Central Station
From Cologne Central Station via tram 18 (direction “Klettenberg”/”Brühl” underground; every 5-10 minutes) to Station “Eifelwall” (above ground)
From “Eifelwall” 5 minutes walk to the Department of Chemistry of Cologne (please check the map below)
Directions from Cologne/Bonn Airport:
From Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station via S19 (every 20 minutes), RB27 (every 60 minutes) to Cologne Central Station
From Cologne Central Station via tram 18 (direction “Klettenberg”/”Brühl” underground; every 5-10 minutes) to Station “Eifelwall” (above ground)
From “Eifelwall” 5 minutes walk to the Department of Chemistry of Cologne (please check the map below)
Alternatively: Taxi price from Cologne-Bonn Airport to the Institute: ~40€ (The prices may vary due to the energy/petrol situation.)
From Cologne Central Station via tram 18 (direction “Klettenberg”/”Brühl” underground; every 5-10 minutes) to station “Eifelwall” (above ground)
From “Eifelwall” 5 minutes walk to the Department of Chemistry of Cologne (please check the map below)
Alternatively: Taxi price from Cologne Central station to the Institute: ~20€ (The prices may vary due to the energy/petrol situation.)
Cologne South Station via tram 18 (direction “Klettenberg”/”Brühl” above ground; every 5-10 minutes) to station „Eifelwall”, then 5 minutes walk to Chemical Institute of Cologne (please check the map below)
or
From Cologne South Station 6 minutes walk to Chemical Institute of Cologne (please check the map below)
On the motorway / Autobahn A4 take the exit “Köln Klettenberg” followed by Luxemburger Straße (dicrection Cologne Centre). After 3.1 km turn left into “Greinstraße”. After 200 m the Department of Chemistry is on the right side. Please note that parking spaces on the University Campus are very limited and that you will need to pay for parking (yellow machines).
Valid train/bus fares:
You can find ticket machnines in every tram or bus (older vehicles may only accept coins!). During the day you can also purchase tickets at any KVB (public transportation company of Cologne) counters.
Currently you need a "Cityticket 1b" which costs 3.20 € (from DUS Airport ticket category 5 12,50€) and you may need to validate the ticket at the platform or inside the tram or bus.
If you travel by train, many DB tickets include the +City option for no additional charge. If this is noted on your train ticket, you can use all public transportation in Cologne from the main station to your final destination (and back) without the need for an additional ticket (You can find more information regarding this on your train ticket).
