5G test in Cologne Central Station (Germany): real 68 Mbps on Vodafone
Cologne Central Station: our September 19, 2026 field test using an eSIM connected to Vodafone on 5G measured 67.56 Mbps download, 7.42 Mbps upload and 73 ms latency. This proprietary result describes that place and moment; it does not represent all coverage in Germany. The published screenshot, time and protocol allow the measurement to be checked and cited with its context.
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We measured the real mobile speed in Cologne Central Station, from the central station, on 19/09/2026. With our eSIM connected to Vodafone on 5G, the test shows 67.56 Mbps download, 7.42 Mbps upload and 73 ms latency. That is very strong 5G, measured in real travel conditions.
To put that in context: at 68 Mbps an offline map downloads in seconds, a video call runs without a stutter and HD video starts instantly. Most travellers use only a fraction of this bandwidth.
In Cologne Central Station, the connection easily handles GPS, video calls, social media, tethering and streaming.
Our field note: Measurement taken on location, verified before publishing.
This reading comes from real on-site tests, not estimates or theoretical maps. To plan your trip to Germany, compare plans and size your needs with our tools.
coordinates estimated from the country; le point indique une position estimée et non un GPS fourni.
| Time | Download | Upload | Ping | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:12 | 67.56 Mbps | 7.42 Mbps | 73 ms | 5G |
- Download
- 67.56 Mbps
- Upload
- 7.42 Mbps
- Idle ping
- 73 ms
- Jitter
- 530 ms
- Reported local operator
- Vodafone
- Network detected by Speedtest
- Vodafone
- Connection
- 5G
- Technology
- 5G
- Test time
- 15:12
- Time shown in screenshot
- 17:02
- Detected format
- speedtest_web
Each reading is taken on location with our eSIM in real travel conditions. We log the connected network, time and exact place, then publish the observed speed unedited.