The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
€2
Average price
€3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
29 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Düsseldorf will cost around €3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €2.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cologne for Düsseldorf on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 34 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€5 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Düsseldorf bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U) | 1h15 | 5:45 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Düsseldorf
Distance 34 km |
Average bus duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Cologne to DüsseldorfYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Düsseldorf with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Düsseldorf
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 725, 738, 752, 754, 834 Metro: U75, U78, U79 Train: S1, S6, S11
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