“OKTOBERFEST KÖLN” The quick trip to Düsseldorf for Oktoberfest!
Oktoberfest Cologne – The quick trip to the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest
Are you looking for a true Oktoberfest experience near Cologne? Then you’ve come to the right place at the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest! Just a stone’s throw 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 you travel by train, car or long-distance bus – you’ll get there quickly and easily! That’s what makes the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest the “Oktoberfest Cologne”!

Why it's worth the trip!
The Düsseldorf Oktoberfest is the perfect Oktoberfest for Cologne and the surrounding area! Here you can expect:
- True Oktoberfest feeling with traditional music, 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 such as Julian Sommer, Peter Wackel, Räuber, Mickie Krause, Lorenz Büffel and many more, who will provide unforgettable Wiesn moments!
- Easy to reach: from Cologne, you can be in the center of Wiesn in no time.
An evening at the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest offers the perfect mix of Bavarian conviviality, exuberant partying and Rhineland warmth. This is not to be missed! 🍺
How do I get from Cologne to the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest?
By car
By car, you can get to Schützenplatz Eller from Cologne in no time:
- Take the A3 or A59 freeway towards Düsseldorf.
- Parking: Free parking in the Heidelberger Straße.
- VIP parking spaces right by the marquee (by reservation).
By train / ÖVP
You can easily reach the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest at Schützenplatz Eller from Cologne’s main train station:
- S-Bahn line S6: Directly from the Cologne main station to Düsseldorf-Eller Süd. Travel time: about 35 minutes.
- It is only a 5-minute walk (350 meters) from Düsseldorf-Eller Süd train station to the marquee.
With the long-distance bus
Long-distance buses connect Cologne and Düsseldorf quickly and inexpensively:
- From Cologne Central Station to Düsseldorf Central Station in about 40 minutes.
- Continue on the S6 to Düsseldorf-Eller Süd (travel time approx. 10 minutes).