VIP Chauffeur Service in Cologne

Travel times by car to popular destinations

• Cologne Bonn Airport to the city centre: 20 minutes

• Cologne to Düsseldorf: 45 minutes

• Cologne to Frankfurt: 2 hours

• Cologne to Amsterdam: 3 hours

Cologne Bonn Airport is a well-designed, relatively quiet international airport. Twelve million passengers arrive at and depart from this airport every year. We can easily and quickly park in front of the main entrance and guests can walk straight from the gate to the waiting limousine.

There is also a special private jet terminal: BACC (Business Aviation Center Cologne). Its address is:

Heinrich-Steinmann-Straße 2a
51147 Cologne
Germany

If you wish, we can charter a private flight for you from our office – even if you need to depart on short notice.

Local expertise of our chauffeurs in Cologne

Our chauffeurs frequently operate at Cologne’s most exclusive five-star hotels. Through years of experience in the luxury segment, they are familiar with hotel service teams, arrival protocols and discreet access points. This ensures smooth arrivals and departures, even during busy periods or major events.

Hotels our chauffeurs regularly visit include:

• Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
  A classic five-star hotel built in 1863, located directly opposite Cologne Cathedral.

• Hyatt Regency Köln
  A modern luxury five-star hotel situated on the banks of the Rhine, offering excellent access and panoramic views.

• Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
  A prestigious Baroque-style five-star hotel set on a historic estate dating back to 1703, located approximately twenty kilometres outside Cologne.

Our chauffeurs’ familiarity with these locations allows for calm, efficient coordination at all times.

Assistance with hotel reservations and practical arrangements

Although we are not a travel agency, our office staff and chauffeurs are happy to assist with practical coordination during your stay. This may include:

• informing hotels of your expected arrival time

• aligning logistics with hotel concierges

• assisting with reservation requests upon arrival

Simply let us know your preferences when requesting an offer or when our office contacts you.

Guidance to restaurants and evening venues

Cologne offers a refined and diverse culinary scene. Our chauffeurs will drop you off directly at the restaurant entrance and collect you again at your preferred time, allowing you to enjoy your evening without concern.

They are familiar with popular dining locations such as:

• Hanse-Stube – French-German cuisine

• Alfredo – One Michelin star, Italian cuisine

• Taku – One Michelin star, Asian fusion cuisine

For a lively evening atmosphere, our chauffeurs regularly operate in the Belgisches Viertel. This creative neighbourhood is known for its many restaurants, cafés and bars, and is popular with both locals and international guests.

VIP Transportation to events in Cologne

There are two major events in and around Cologne where we are closely involved each year. Both require extensive logistical coordination and experienced chauffeurs due to high visitor numbers, complex traffic situations and elevated security requirements.

New Horizons Festival

The New Horizons dance festival takes place annually at the Nürburgring, approximately 100 kilometres from Cologne. During this event, many international guests and performers fly into Cologne and stay in the city before travelling on to the festival grounds.

Each year, we play a significant role in the event’s logistics. We deploy approximately forty-five vehicles and helicopters to transport internationally renowned artists and VIP guests. In addition, we are responsible for the ground transportation of VIPs travelling between Cologne and the Nürburgring.

This operation presents specific challenges. The roads leading to the Nürburgring can be demanding, and weather conditions are often unpredictable. Our chauffeurs rely on their advanced driving training and experience to ensure that every journey is carried out safely, discreetly and as comfortably as possible.

Kölner Karneval

The Cologne Carnival is the largest annual celebration in the city and one of the biggest carnival events worldwide. It attracts tens of thousands of visitors from across Germany and abroad.

Although the official opening takes place in November, the main festivities occur in February, when the city hosts several days of parades, events and celebrations. During this period, traffic restrictions, road closures and crowded city centres make local knowledge essential.

Our chauffeurs are well acquainted with the logistics surrounding the carnival period and regularly provide transportation for guests, executives and VIPs, ensuring smooth movement through the city despite the exceptional circumstances.

Personal assistance during luxury shopping

For luxury shopping in Cologne, our chauffeurs frequently assist guests visiting the Mittelstraße. This area is home to many exclusive brands and boutiques.

Our chauffeurs understand access restrictions and traffic flow in the city centre and can:

• drop you off as close as possible to store entrances

• wait nearby during your shopping visit

• assist discreetly with transporting purchases

This ensures a relaxed and uninterrupted shopping experience.

VIP transport for culture and museums in Cologne

For guests who wish to explore the cultural and historical highlights of Cologne, our chauffeurs provide discreet and comfortable VIP transport throughout the city and surrounding region. Their local knowledge allows guests to experience Cologne’s most iconic landmarks without unnecessary waiting, congestion or logistical stress.

One of the city’s most important landmarks is the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most visited building in Germany, attracting approximately six million visitors each year. Due to its popularity, visiting the cathedral comfortably can be challenging.

Our chauffeurs are familiar with the best times to visit, as well as the most convenient drop-off and pick-up points. This allows guests to experience the cathedral in a calm and efficient manner, even during busy periods.

Beyond the city centre, our chauffeurs regularly transport guests to other UNESCO-listed sites near Cologne, such as the Augustusburg Palace and Falkenlust Palace. These eighteenth-century Rococo palaces, located just outside the city, are among the earliest examples of this architectural style in Germany. Augustusburg Palace once served as the residence of the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne and features contributions from renowned European artists, including architect Balthasar Neumann.

For museum enthusiasts, Cologne offers an exceptional selection of museums for a city of its size. Our chauffeurs frequently assist guests visiting both world-class art museums and distinctive themed museums, such as the Schokoladenmuseum and the Farina Fragrance Museum.

Throughout museum visits and cultural excursions, our chauffeurs can drop guests off as close as possible to entrances, wait nearby if desired, and ensure smooth transitions between locations. This allows guests to focus entirely on the cultural experience, while we take care of the logistics.

Safety in Cologne

VIPs have nothing to fear in Cologne. The crime rate is very low; the biggest security risk are the pickpockets who roam the city. However, as long as you avoid certain areas – especially at night – everything will be fine. Our chauffeurs know exactly what to do and can offer advice if needed. On top of that, they will always choose the safest routes.

Be careful when visiting the Cathedral in Cologne: this is a tourist hotspot, which means it also attracts large numbers of pickpockets.

How do we guarantee the safety of VIPs in Cologne?

Our chauffeurs in Düsseldorf know the city inside and out. They will always avoid high-risk areas. If need be, they can offer advice during the drive; they are always ready to answer any questions their guests may have.

If you have any additional wishes with regard to security, please let us know. We will come up with a tailor-made solution.

For example, we can use specialised security drivers: highly trained chauffeurs with a keen awareness of potential security risks. We can also provide you with a bodyguard.