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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Düsseldorf to Cologne
Cheapest price
€2
Average price
€3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
18 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Cologne 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 Düsseldorf for Cologne on Tue, Dec 09, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Cologne 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 27m. 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 | €6 Average price |
1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Düsseldorf to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Cologne buses for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus | 10:59 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1h06 | 12:05 AM Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Düsseldorf to Cologne
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Buses from Düsseldorf to Cologne run on average 4 times per day, taking around 47m. 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 04:05, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 34 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 34 km |
Average bus duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 6m |
First bus 04:05 |
Last bus 22:25 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Ecolines from Düsseldorf to CologneYou can travel by bus between Düsseldorf to Cologne with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Ecolines 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 Düsseldorf to Cologne
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Düsseldorf to Cologne
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
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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