Due to Koelnmesse’s central and convenient location in Europe, visitors can reach Koelnmesse quickly by car, train, airplane and public transport from many cities in Germany and abroad.
This page also informs you about all relevant details concerning road traffic around the fairgrounds.
Anuga 2025 and the Cologne Marathon – Important Travel Information
Important information for exhibitors and travellers
In October 2025, two significant events are taking place simultaneously in Cologne: the leading global trade fair Anuga (4 to 8 October 2025) and the Cologne Marathon (5 October 2025).
We are aware of the logistic challenges that this overlapping causes and have together with the City of Cologne, the organisers of the Marathon, the traffic and safety authorities as well as further partners, made extensive plans in a timely manner. Our aim is, as always, to conduct Anuga smoothly, professionally and make sure it is a pleasant experience for all of the participants.
Anuga 2025: Information on assembly and arrival
Please note: Anuga and the Cologne Marathon coincide on 5 October 2025. Road blocks will already be in place around Cologne-Deutz on 4 October, from 8:00 p.m. onwards. We recommend arriving by public transport.
Furthermore, 3 October is a public holiday in Germany - many shops are closed. One is recommended to plan early regarding the assembly and purchasing provisions. Further information will follow.
Further information will follow
We are currently working out detailed traffic guidance, logistics and visitor guidance concepts to ensure the smooth running of Anuga in spite of the simultaneous staging of this major event. We will place this information at your disposal in due course.
Thank you for your understanding and your timely planning.
The North, South, East and West entrances are open for visitors to Anuga.
To the hall plan
Koelnmesse can be quickly reached by trains from many cities in Germany and abroad. In addition, the Köln Messe/Deutz station for high-speed trains is located directly next to the exhibition grounds. Find out more about our Deutsche Bahn Special.
Arrival by train
Koelnmesse is quickly and directly accessible from the highway. Find out more about our car rental partner Sixt.
Arrival by car
Cologne-Bonn Airport makes Koelnmesse easy and convenient to reach by air from all of Europe’s major cities. Find out more about our Lufthansa Group Special.
Arrival by airplaneThe following local public transport stops are located within walking distance of the fair grounds.
Entrance South:
Entrances East, West, North:
Your admission ticket as a public transport ticket (VRS):
In addition to your admission ticket, you will receive your public transport ticket in a separate e-mail. Please print this PDF file out in A4 format and bring it with you to the trade fair. The public transport ticket only entitles you to travel to and from Koelnmesse over the period of the trade fair (2nd class) using the extended network of the Rhine-Sieg transport system (VRS).
1. Exception: The IDS (.pdf) tickets are also valid for the Rhein-Ruhr transport network (VRR).
2. Exception: Only tickets purchased for the Asia-Pacific Sourcing at the box office are valid in the network of the Rhine-Sieg transport system (VRS).
Exempted are Deutsche Bahn AG trains that are subject to a supplementary charge (e.g. IC/EC or ICE trains). Only valid in connection with valid photo identification and an admission ticket of Koelnmesse GmbH.
TAXI-RUF Cologne is available on +49 221 2882 for your arrival/departure by taxi. Taxis are available at our entrances for your departure.
It is also possible to book conveniently using the following taxi apps:
Public charging stations are available in the surrounding of Koelnmesse; the locations can be found at www.tanke-netzwerk.de (only in German language) .
Koelnmesse GmbH
Hotel / Travel Services
Tel. +49 221 821-3998
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Here, you can find all the information you need on the individual food trade fairs of Anuga. Every segment ranging from fine food to frozen food presents product and food innovations for the food and beverage industry.
The next Anuga will take place from 04.10.2025 to 08.10.2025.
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