Everything you need to know for gamescom 2026
Visa requirements vary by nationality
Hotel recommendations will be added soon.
Check back closer to the event date for partner hotel deals.
CGN is about 15 km from Koelnmesse, roughly 15 min by taxi or a short S-Bahn (S19) ride to the city.
Cost: Varies (taxi/rideshare or S-Bahn)
Duration: Approx 15-20 min
The Koeln Messe/Deutz rail station sits directly next to the Koelnmesse halls, with regional and high-speed connections via Koeln Hauptbahnhof one stop away.
Cost: Varies by origin
Duration: Adjacent to venue
Cologne KVB Stadtbahn lines 3 and 4 stop at Koelnmesse, connecting the venue to the city centre and main station.
Cost: Approx EUR 3-4 single ticket
Duration: Varies by origin
Accessibility information will be updated soon.
We are committed to making our events accessible to everyone.