Special CSD ticket for buses and trains during Cologne Pride
During Christopher Street Day in Cologne, public transport is cheaper. Two transport companies offer a special weekend ticket under the new Rhineland fare system.
Christopher Street Day (CSD) is coming to Cologne. This is a major LGBTQ+ event. Many people come from across Germany. Public transport is very important then.
Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg (VRS) helps visitors. Aachener Verkehrsverbund also participates. Together they offer a discounted weekend ticket. This ticket works on buses and trains in the region.
The ticket falls under the new Rhineland fare system. This is a joint fare system in the region. With this ticket you travel cheaply all weekend. That is convenient for visitors from outside Cologne.
Cologne's CSD is also called Cologne Pride. It is one of Germany's biggest Pride events. Hundreds of thousands of people attend every year. The parade moves through the city center.
Cheap public transport is good news for visitors. You don't need to find expensive parking. It's also better for the environment. Organizers are happy with this cooperation.
The special CSD ticket is available from partner transport companies. You can also buy it online. More information is on VRS and Aachener Verkehrsverbund websites.
Cologne Pride is not just a celebration. It's also a political statement. LGBTQ+ people show they exist. They demand attention for equal rights. Easy access helps more people participate.
Cologne has long been welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. CSD has a long tradition in the city. This new ticket offer makes participation even easier. Everyone is welcome at Cologne Pride.