Chemspec Europe will take place at Koelnmesse, Germany. International flight connections as well as the excellent local infrastructure make the venue easily accessible by plane, car and public transport.
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Hotels & Accommodation
Accommodation of all standards can be booked via our partner HotelMap. You can also email or chat with the HotelMap team for further assistance.
How to reach us
Visitors to Chemspec Europe 2025 should enter the venue through Entrance East. From there, simply follow the signs to Entrance West, where our main entrance and registration area are located.
By Train
Koelnmesse can be quickly reached by trains from many cities in Germany and abroad. The Köln Messe/Deutz station is located directly next to the exhibition grounds. Visit the Deutsche Bahn website to enquire about connections and book tickets online.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) Event Ticket
For sustainable travel within Germany, check the special DB Event Ticket for Chemspec Europe from just €59,00.
The Event Ticket* is available at a fixed price from any DB station to Cologne, with the City-Ticket included.
Pricing
| Event Ticket one-way and specific train (subject to availability): | Event Ticket one-way and fully flexible: |
|---|---|
| 2nd class €59,00 |
2nd class €82,00
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| 1st class €95,00 (seat reservation incl.) |
1st class €119,00 (seat reservation incl.)
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* This ticket does not include the entrance to the trade show Chemspec Europe!
By Car
Car Navigation
You can download the Koelnmesse app NUNAV Navigation to lead you directly to the fair grounds. Alternatively, here is the address for precise navigation: Cologne Fair, Messepl. 1, 50679 Köln, Germany
Parking
Follow the signs to the designated exhibitor and visitor car parks. The car parks are connected to the entrances. For further assistance the NUNAV Navigation app guides you directly to the free trade fair parking space.
By Plane
Cologne Bonn Airport is located around 15 minutes away by car and 30 minutes away by public transport. Taxis are available at the airport on the arrivals level in front of the building. Find out more information about transportation from the airport here.
By Public Transport
Here are some options if you’re looking to take public transport to the venue:
1. From Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof) to Köln Messe/Deutz:
S-Bahn (Suburban Train): You can take the S6, S11, S12, or S13 from Köln Hauptbahnhof (Cologne Central Station) to Köln Messe/Deutz. The journey takes approximately 4-5 minutes.
2. From Cologne Bonn Airport (Flughafen Köln/Bonn) to Köln Messe/Deutz:
S-Bahn (S19 or S13): Take the S13 or S19 from Cologne Bonn Airport (Flughafen Köln/Bonn) to Köln Messe/Deutz. The journey takes around 15-20 minutes.
3. From Deutzer Freiheit (U-Bahn station) to Köln Messe/Deutz:
If you are coming from the Deutzer Freiheit area, you can take the U-Bahn (subway) lines U1, U9, or U18 to Köln Messe/Deutz station. The journey takes around 2-3 minutes.
4. Directions Walking from Köln Messe/Deutz to Koelnmesse:
The walk from the Köln Messe/Deutz station to the Koelnmesse exhibition halls is about 5-10 minutes, following signs for the exhibition center.
Visa Information
We recommend initiating your visa arrangements well in advance to ensure you obtain your visa before the start of the exhibition. Applications can be made as early as six months before the time of travel.
Is a visa required?
Check visa requirements for Germany.
Need an invitation letter?
The German Foreign Office has informed the German Embassy and Consulate Visa Sections all over the world that, effective 24 July 2013, an official invitation letter from the trade fair organiser is no longer required when applying for a trade fair visa. Furthermore, foreign exhibitors at German trade fairs who present an official exhibitor pass are exempt from the visa fee.
If your visa type requires supporting documentation to your visa application, such as an invitation letter, please contact the Show Team.
Please note that, due to legal reasons, we are not authorised to carry out any visa applications on behalf of others, nor do we accept any financial or organisational responsibility for travel arrangements.