Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 22

Cheapest price on Oct 22

€22

Average ticket price on Oct 22

€36

Fastest journey on Oct 22

44 m

Average journey duration on Oct 22

46 m

Trains on Oct 22

45

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.

Fast trains

On Thu, Oct 22, we found 45 trains from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport, including 21 direct services.

On Thu, Oct 22 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .

On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest trains will take 50 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1036 · S11
    8:11 AM0h44
    Cologne Hbf
    8:55 AMDÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)
    €221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 220 · S11
    8:49 AM0h46
    Cologne Hbf
    9:35 AMDÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)
    €221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 857 · S11
    9:23 AM0h52
    Cologne Hbf
    10:15 AMDÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)
    €221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 124 · S11
    2:49 PM0h46
    Cologne Hbf
    3:35 PMDÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)
    €221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 126 · S11
    12:49 PM0h46
    Cologne Hbf
    1:35 PMDÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)
    €221One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 26m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
40 km
Average train duration
36m
Cheapest ticket price
€7
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
26m
First train
2:00 AM
Last train
9:49 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport trains for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn9:50 PM Cologne Hbf
0h35
10:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn10:27 PM Cologne Hbf
0h30
10:57 PM Dusseldorf Airport0 transfersDirect
Thursday, October 22
Deutsche BahnS116:14 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
7:35 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn28504 · S116:31 AM Cologne Hbf
1h04
7:35 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS116:34 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
7:55 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26807 · Bus 7216:49 AM Cologne Hbf
1h09
7:58 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS116:54 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
8:15 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 845 · S11
On time
7:02 AM Cologne Hbf
0h53
7:55 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn22111 · S117:07 AM Cologne Hbf
1h08
8:15 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS117:14 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
8:35 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn28506 · Bus 7217:31 AM Cologne Hbf
1h07
8:38 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26855 · S117:33 AM Cologne Hbf
1h02
8:35 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS117:34 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
8:55 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1036 · S11
On time
8:11 AM Cologne Hbf
0h44
8:55 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS118:14 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
9:35 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn10907 · ICE 1014 · S118:22 AM Cologne Hbf
0h53
9:15 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS118:34 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
9:55 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 220 · S11
On time
8:49 AM Cologne Hbf
0h46
9:35 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS118:54 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
10:15 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS119:14 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
10:35 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 857 · S11
On time
9:23 AM Cologne Hbf
0h52
10:15 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn28510 · S119:31 AM Cologne Hbf
1h04
10:35 AM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS1110:54 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
12:15 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn22119 · S1111:07 AM Cologne Hbf
1h08
12:15 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS1111:14 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
12:35 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS1111:34 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
12:55 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS1111:54 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
1:15 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1120 · S11
On time
12:01 PM Cologne Hbf
0h54
12:55 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS1112:14 PM Cologne Hbf
1h21
1:35 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1032 · S11
Delayed
10:38 AM 12:25 PMCologne Hbf
0h50
1:15 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS1112:34 PM Cologne Hbf
1h21
1:55 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 126 · S11
On time
12:49 PM Cologne Hbf
0h46
1:35 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS1112:54 PM Cologne Hbf
1h21
2:15 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn22123 · S111:07 PM Cologne Hbf
1h08
2:15 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS111:14 PM Cologne Hbf
1h21
2:35 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn28518 · Bus 7211:31 PM Cologne Hbf
1h07
2:38 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn28518 · S111:31 PM Cologne Hbf
1h04
2:35 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS111:34 PM Cologne Hbf
1h21
2:55 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26821 · S111:49 PM Cologne Hbf
1h06
2:55 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26821 · Bus 7211:49 PM Cologne Hbf
1h09
2:58 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS111:54 PM Cologne Hbf
1h21
3:15 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn22125 · S112:07 PM Cologne Hbf
1h08
3:15 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS112:14 PM Cologne Hbf
1h21
3:35 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn10919 · ICE 918 · S112:22 PM Cologne Hbf
0h53
3:15 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28520 · Bus 7212:31 PM Cologne Hbf
1h07
3:38 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS112:34 PM Cologne Hbf
1h21
3:55 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 124 · S11
On time
2:49 PM Cologne Hbf
0h46
3:35 PM DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS)		1 transfer

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About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
26m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€7
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cologne Hbf and Dusseldorf Airport

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FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dusseldorf Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport is €23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport is 26m to travel the 40 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport leaves at 2:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport leaves at 9:49 PM.
Yes,there are 3 direct trains a day from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Dusseldorf Airport. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Cologne Hbf and Dusseldorf Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
Yes, you can take a night train from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport with Deutsche Bahn. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.
A day trip to Dusseldorf Airport from Cologne Hbf is worth doing with a journey time of 26m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne Hbf and Dusseldorf Airport including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport

Most Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport trains use the Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Dusseldorf Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Düsseldorf
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre

Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb26 · 16m · €7 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · €5 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · €5 · every ~14 min

Köln Hbf train station facilities and services

Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.

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