It was then extended in 1856 and 1859 to include Cologne Central Station.
Medieval towns and castles along the line, plus river barges passing serenely by remind passengers of the historic area they travel through between the two densely urban cities of Cologne and Koblenz. Koblenz is an important interchange in the south for services along the Mosel Valley to France and south to Mainz whilst Cologne is an important local, national and international train hub with more than 280,000 daily travellers frequenting the station. Train Simulator: West Rhine: Köln - Koblenz Route Add-On The earliest section of the line opened on 15 February 1844 between Bonn and St Pantaleon, Cologne’s former main station.