Cologne named Germany's traffic congestion capital

Cologne has become the traffic congestion capital of Germany, according to the Global Traffic Scorecard 2025 by traffic analyst Inrix. Drivers in the city spend an average of 67 hours per year stuck in traffic, surpassing other major German cities such as Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Munich.

Data shows a significant increase in delays in Cologne, rising by 20 percent compared to the previous year and 34 percent compared to 2023. This follows a trend where Düsseldorf held the top position in 2024 with 60 hours of congestion. On a global scale, Istanbul remains the most congested city, with drivers spending an average of 118 hours in traffic.