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The quick journey to Düsseldorf for the Oktoberfest!
Oktoberfest Cologne – The quick journey to the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest
Are you looking for a real Oktoberfest experience near Cologne? Then the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest is the right place for you! Just a stone’s throw away from the cathedral city, the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest offers everything your heart desires: Bavarian flair, first-class live music and the best of Rhenish and Bavarian beer traditions. Whether by train, car or long-distance bus – getting there is quick and easy! This makes the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest the “Oktoberfest Cologne”!

Why it's worth the journey!
The Düsseldorf Oktoberfest is the perfect Oktoberfest for Cologne and the surrounding area! Here you can expect:
- Real Oktoberfest feeling with traditional music, traditional costumes and Bavarian decorations.
- First-class drinks such as Oberdorfer Helles in a beer mug and Düsseldorfer Schlösser Alt in a keg.
- Top atmosphere with live acts: You can look forward to Bavarian party bands and bangers like Julian Sommer, Peter Wackel, Räuber, Mickie Krause, Lorenz Büffel and many more, who will ensure unforgettable Wiesn moments!
- Easy to reach: From Cologne you can be in the middle of the Wiesn fun in no time at all.
An evening at the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest offers the perfect mix of Bavarian conviviality, exuberant partying and Rhineland warmth. You shouldn’t miss it! 🍺
How to get to the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest from Cologne
By car
You can reach Schützenplatz Eller from Cologne in no time at all by car:
- Via the A3 or the A59 towards Düsseldorf.
- Parking facilities: Free parking on Heidelberger Straße.
- VIP parking spaces directly at the marquee (by prior booking).
By train / ÖVP
You can easily reach the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest at Schützenplatz Eller from Cologne main station:
- S-Bahn line S6: Direct from Cologne main station to Düsseldorf-Eller Süd. Travel time: approx. 35 minutes.
- It is only a 5-minute walk (350 meters) from Düsseldorf-Eller Süd station to the marquee.
By long-distance bus
Long-distance buses connect Cologne and Düsseldorf quickly and cheaply:
- From Cologne Central Station to Düsseldorf Central Station in approx. 40 minutes.
- Continue with the S6 to Düsseldorf-Eller Süd (travel time approx. 10 minutes).