Luggage storageCologne Central Station

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Interior of Cologne Central Station Hbf showing trains on platforms beneath a large arched glass roof.

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  • Tran Minh Anh5 months ago in Cologne Central Station
    Close to Lanxess Arena.
  • Imogen4 months ago in Cologne Central Station
    Man was nice in the end. Thank you.
  • Gordon9 months ago in Cologne Central Station
    Everything worked perfectly. Only from the outside was it not immediately recognizable that the 24-hour kiosk is the described luggage storage.
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  • Nihan10 months ago in Cologne Central Station
    Very small and crowded shop, a bit hard to navigate with baggages.
  • Geoffrey1 year ago in Cologne Central Station
    Efficient and friendly, although shop was a bit cramped and not so easy to get bags through.
  • Lachlan1 year ago in Cologne Central Station
    Kept our bags out in the restaurant space. There were valuables in there and out for everyone to see
  • Eelis Mehtälä1 year ago in Cologne Central Station
    The location wasn't too far from the Central Station. The service was good. A card with a number was attached to the bags so they shouldn't get lost here
  • Dominik1 year ago in Cologne Central Station
    Great place to store your bags that is open 24/7. Quick and easy.
  • Zhaotong1 year ago in Cologne Central Station
    Quite a bit of walking with big luggage
  • Linda2 years ago in Cologne Central Station
    The shop has quite small aisles but the staff took care of stashing and fetching the bag so no problem
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Are there luggage lockers at Cologne Central Station?

Yes, Cologne Central Station has automated luggage lockers available for travellers.

How long can I leave my bag in a locker at Cologne Central Station?

You should not store luggage in the automated lockers at Cologne Central Station for more than 72 hours.

What size are the luggage lockers at Cologne Central Station?

The automated luggage storage compartments at Cologne Central Station have dimensions of 45 × 65 × 85 cm.

Where can I store luggage near Cologne Central Station if the lockers are full?

The nearest Stasher point is about a 2-minute walk from the station.

How much does luggage storage near Cologne Central Station cost with Stasher?

Stasher luggage storage near Cologne Central Station starts from €1.49 per bag per day.

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Luggage lockers at Cologne Central Station

A lot of travellers come through Cologne Central Station with a bag in tow, whether they're changing trains or arriving hours before check-in.

The station itself is a major rail hub, with ICE, Eurostar, Intercity, regional, and S-Bahn services all calling there. Step-free access throughout the platforms and direct S-Bahn links to Cologne/Bonn Airport make it practical to keep luggage with you while moving around. The cathedral is only a two-minute walk from the main entrance, so sightseeing without a heavy bag is realistic. The automated compartments measure 45 × 65 × 85 cm, so check your bag against those dimensions before relying on one. The station's automated lockers are limited to a maximum storage period of 72 hours. The station building itself is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The station is set in Cologne's Innenstadt district. From here you can catch direct international connections to Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria. With Stasher, you can store bags from €1.49 per bag a day at 5 locations near Cologne Central Station Hbf.

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You'll typically find a bag drop at local shops, local venues, and hotel receptions. Of the nearby points, 2 stay open late. There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to €12,000. Stasher storage near Cologne Central Station Hbf can be booked through the website or app.

Other PlatformsStation/Airport Facilities
Price€1.49Varies, usually slightly moreVaries, up to 2x more
Refund policyCheck MarkCross Mark credit only or no refundCross Mark
Guarantee€12,000Similar (terms vary)Cross Mark
Trustpilot Score4.8 / 5Between 2.5 and 4.4 / 52.7/5
Number of locations9758VariesOnly at stations/airports

Getting around the station and rail connections

Cologne Central Station provides step-free access through lifts to all platforms, wheelchair lifts for loads over 250 kg, and a guidance system for the blind. Two U-Bahn stops, Dom/Hbf and Breslauer Platz/Hbf, connect directly to the station, and Dom/Hbf has lifts from the forecourt down to the platforms. For the airport, direct S-Bahn and regional trains such as S19 and RE8 run to Cologne/Bonn Airport, so you can keep your bag with you until departure. If you're travelling on Eurostar, leave extra time: luggage and passport checks happen at the Channel Terminal, not at Cologne Central Station itself. ICE, Eurostar, Intercity, Regional-Express, Regionalbahn, and S-Bahn trains all call at Cologne Central Station.

Nearby sights and station waiting facilities

Cologne Cathedral is a two-minute stroll from the main entrance, so it's easy to see without dragging a bag across town. The NS-Dokumentationszentrum Köln is about 600 metres away, roughly an eight-minute walk. If you'd rather stay put, the DB Lounge on the first floor at platform 1 offers waiting passengers free drinks, newspapers, and Wi-Fi.

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