Sechtem station

Sechtem station is a railway stop in Bornheim serving the line that runs between Cologne and Bonn along the Rhine region. The facility operates at ground level with three platform tracks for passenger services.

The station opened in 1844 as part of the railway expansion connecting Cologne and Bonn during Germany's industrial growth. It represented a significant link in the developing network that moved people and goods across the Rhine region.

The station building displays the hallmark style of German railway architecture from the 1800s with period details visible on its facade. Visitors can observe how the structure reflects the transport priorities and construction methods of that era.

The station features wheelchair access throughout, with elevators serving the platforms and real-time departure displays at each track. Ground-level operation means arriving passengers can move easily from trains to the station building without using stairs.

The station functions as a junction where two regional train lines meet, serving passengers heading in different directions across the Rhine region. This crossing point makes it particularly valuable for travelers switching between routes to explore multiple destinations.

Location: Bornheim

Official opening: February 13, 1844

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Bornheim-Sechtem-1020748

GPS coordinates: 50.79580,6.95734

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26