The DB Lounge at Köln Hauptbahnhof has been undergoing extensive renovations since 29 January 2024 and will reopen at the beginning of next year. In the meantime, travellers will find a replacement lounge in the "Design Offices Köln Dominium", a five-minute walk from the main station. There they can eat, drink or work before departure, while changing trains or after arrival.
Deutsche Bahn's DB Lounges offer rest and work areas. They have been undergoing renovation in Köln since 29 January 2024.
Where is the DB Lounge at Köln Hauptbahnhof?
From the end of January 2024, the DB Lounge at Cologne Central Station will be temporarily closed due to modernisation work. During the refurbishment, guests can move to the coworking space 'Design Offices Köln Dominium' at Tunisstraße 19-23. The replacement lounge can be reached in five to six minutes on foot from the station.
After the reopening, travellers will find the DB Lounge as usual at Cologne Central Station on platform 1 on the first floor. It is located above the DB Travel Centre in an open gallery and can be reached by escalator, stairs and lift.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri: 6:30-21:30
Sat-Sun and on public holidays: 7:00-21:00
How is the DB Lounge designed and furnished?
The DB Lounge has a comfort area with three zones: the bistro area, the quiet area and the work area.
In the bistro area, guests can enjoy complimentary hot and cold drinks.
For guests looking to relax, the quiet area with comfortable wing chairs is the perfect place to switch off.
The work area has practical workstations with high tables and plenty of power points for charging smartphones or laptops. Telephone booths provide privacy for calls.
Guests can use free Wi-Fi throughout the DB Lounge. Magazines and newspapers are also available. Large displays provide information on connecting trains.
This location also has a premium area that offers more exclusivity. Guests are offered a large counter in the bistro area, including a self-service buffet with hot and cold snacks and a barista service. Snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are also served at seats in the premium area.
Who can access the DB Lounge?
There is a general ticket requirement for DB Lounges (day ticket for Deutsche Bahn long-distance services). Tickets are checked at reception using a scanner or by lounge staff. The ticket or the code from the BahnBonus app is required.
Access to DB Lounges is granted to BahnBonus customers and one accompanying person, holders of BahnCard 100 1st class and one accompanying person as well as travellers with a 1st class DB long-distance day ticket at the Flex fare. BahnBonus cardholders and accompanying persons also require a valid day ticket for long-distance journeys on Deutsche Bahn.
Access to the premium areas of the DB Lounges is only available to customers with a valid Platinum status level in conjunction with a DB long-distance ticket, holders of a BahnCard 100 1st class and travellers with a 1st class long-distance ticket at the Flex fare (except for tickets originating and terminating within the area of the respective transport association).
For further information on access to the DB Lounge, please see the DB Lounge Terms and Conditions.
What internet access is available in the DB Lounge?
Free WLAN is available in the DB Lounge. To access the Internet, guests must select the 'DB Lounge' network, open the browser and accept the General Terms and Conditions. They can then connect to the Internet by clicking on the 'Lossurfen' button.