How To Reach Museum Ludwig

Getting to Museum Ludwig, Cologne, Germany

Museum Ludwig is a contemporary and modern art museum located in the heart of Cologne, adjacent to the famous Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom). Here's how to reach the museum:

By Train

Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof) is a major hub for regional and long-distance trains. From the station, it is only a 5-minute walk to Museum Ludwig. Exit the station and walk south towards the Cologne Cathedral and the museum is right next to it.

By Public Transit (KVB)

Cologne has a well-developed public transit system (Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe - KVB). Use the following lines to reach the museum:

• Trams: Lines 5, 16, and 18 - alight at Dom / Hauptbahnhof station.
• Subway: Lines U-Bahn 16 and 18 - alight at Dom / Hauptbahnhof station.
• Buses: Numbers 106, 132, 133, and 250 also stop near the Cathedral and Central Station.

By Car

If you choose to drive, there are multiple parking options available in the area. The closest parking garages are:

• Philharmonie Parking Garage (Parkhaus Philharmonie)
• Parkhaus Dom - located directly under the Cologne Cathedral

By Air

If you are flying into Cologne, the nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). From the airport, you can take:

• The S-Bahn S13 train to Cologne Central Station which takes about 15 minutes.
• The Airport Express Bus SB60 to the city center.

By Bike

Cologne is bike-friendly and has a system of bike rentals and paths. Cycle to the museum and park your bike at the available bike parking near the Central Station or Cathedral.

Address:
Museum Ludwig
Heinrich-Böll-Platz
50667 Cologne, Germany