Köln Bonn Airport (CGN) This international Airport is approximately 20 km away from the City of Cologne.

Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) is approximately 50 km away from the City of Cologne.

Airport Transfers
Taxi cabs are available outside the arrival hall.
From Cologne/Bonn Airport the average price is around 55 €.
From Dusseldorf Airport the average price is around 120 €.

Uber
From Cologne/Bonn Airport the average price is around 40 €.
From Dusseldorf Airport the average price is around 80 €.

Car Rental
There are many car rentals companies to choose from at both the Cologne/Bonn and the Dusseldorf Airports

Public Transportation From Cologne Airport
Train station is located between both terminals at the airport and is the fastest public transport option from the airport to the Cologne central station.
It takes about 20 minutes to  the central station and departs every 30 min daily. 
The average price is around 4 €
Choose “Preisstufe 1b” if you take the S19.

Public Transportation from Dusseldorf Aiport
Train station is located inside the airport. On the “Deutsche Bahn” it’s easy to get from Dusseldorf airport to the Cologne central station.
You can reach the city of Cologne in around 35 minutes and the trains depart every 30 min daily
The average price is around 20 €.

The currency of Germany is EURO €.

Convert currency at your bank, at the airport before you leave, or upon arrival.

We recommend having cash available, as some places (mainly restaurants) only accept cash.

Check current exchange rates at Xe Currency Exchange currency converter.

ATMs are widely available to withdraw cash. Credit cards are widely accepted. 

*For ease of payment, please let your credit card companies know where and when you will be traveling.

Depending on what country you are a resident of, you might require a visa. Please check this German Federal Foreign Office website before making your travel plans.

If you require a visa invitation, email Customer Service

They will require the following information:

Passport name
Passport number
Address
Phone number
Class dates
Approximate travel dates

• A light jacket, sweater or wrap - it can get a bit chilly in class, an extra layer may be welcome
• Waterproof jacket, boots and umbrella - spring weather may be rainy and unpredictable
• Walking shoes,– many streets of Cologne are cobblestoned. You will want to walk the Old town  (2000 years or older)
• Packing layering pieces is recommended.