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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
€2
Average price
€3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
22 m
Buses per day
6
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 6 buses that leave Cologne for Düsseldorf on Sun, Dec 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 30 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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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Düsseldorf
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 |
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€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
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| 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 | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
| 3:30 AM Cologne | 1h15 | 4:45 AM Düsseldorf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Bus from Cologne to Düsseldorf
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Buses from Cologne to Düsseldorf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 34 km distance in 1h 15m.
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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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Düsseldorf
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Düsseldorf
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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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