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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to Cologne
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€7
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€28
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 17
48
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Cologne will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 48 trains from Dortmund to Cologne, including 34 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.
ICE 640 · ICE 7232:15 PM1h27Dortmund Hbf3:42 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€71One-way1 transfer- IC 20483:35 PM1h10Dortmund Hbf4:45 PMCologne Hbf€71One-way0 transfers
- IC 23485:36 AM1h09Dortmund Hbf6:45 AMCologne Hbf€71One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9135:54 AM1h34Dortmund Hbf7:28 AMCologne Messe/Deutz€71One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:26 PM1h15Dortmund Hbf5:41 PMCologne Hbf€91One-way0 transfers
- IC 20429:36 AM1h09Dortmund Hbf10:45 AMCologne Hbf€191One-way0 transfers
- IC 204411:36 AM1h09Dortmund Hbf12:45 PMCologne Hbf€231One-way0 transfers
- IC 20461:36 PM1h09Dortmund Hbf2:45 PMCologne Hbf€261One-way0 transfers
- IC 23485:36 AM1h09Dortmund Hbf6:45 AMCologne Hbf€71One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5136:36 AM1h09Dortmund Hbf7:45 AMCologne Hbf€221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 74 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€10 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Cologne:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Cologne costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Live departures
Dortmund to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Cologne trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 921 · 89746 | Delayed 11:45 PM 1:45 AMDortmund Hbf | 2h07 | 3:52 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| ICE 523 | On time 4:00 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h20 | 5:20 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 23 | 4:04 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h45 | 5:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1540 | Delayed 4:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h22 | 4:23 AM 4:23 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 525 | On time 5:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h30 | 6:44 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2348 | On time 5:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h09 | 6:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 913 | On time 5:54 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h34 | 7:28 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 527 | On time 6:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 7:44 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 513 | On time 6:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h09 | 7:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 646 · ICE 621 | On time 8:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h30 | 9:44 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515 | On time 8:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h10 | 9:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89712 | 9:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h45 | 10:52 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26412 · 17411 | 9:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 10:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 946 · ICE 623 | On time 9:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h30 | 10:44 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2042 | On time 9:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h09 | 10:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26812 | 9:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h26 | 11:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26414 · 17413 | 10:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 11:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 644 · ICE 1521 | On time 10:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h30 | 11:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 644 · ICE 625 | On time 10:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h26 | 11:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 517 | On time 10:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h10 | 11:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1548 | On time 10:49 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h20 | 12:09 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26416 · 17415 | 11:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 12:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 944 · ICE 627 | On time 11:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h27 | 12:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2044 | On time 11:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h09 | 12:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26816 | 11:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h26 | 1:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 919 | On time 11:55 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h33 | 1:28 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26418 · 17417 | 12:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 1:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 12:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h15 | 1:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 519 | On time 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h10 | 1:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26818 | 12:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h26 | 2:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26420 · 17419 | 1:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 2:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2046 | On time 1:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h09 | 2:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26820 | 1:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h26 | 3:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1011 | Delayed 1:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h34 | 1:29 PM 1:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1011 | On time 1:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h36 | 3:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26422 · 17421 | 2:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 3:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 640 · ICE 723 | Delayed 2:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h27 | 1:44 PM 1:44 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 611 | 2:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h10 | 3:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26822 | 2:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 4:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26424 · 17423 | 3:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 4:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2048 | On time 3:35 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h10 | 4:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26824 | 3:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 5:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1013 | Delayed 3:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h36 | 3:33 PM 3:33 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26426 · 17425 | 4:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 5:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 4:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h15 | 5:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 4:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h17 | 5:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 613 | 4:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h10 | 5:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 8:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 9:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dortmund to Cologne
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Trains from Dortmund to Cologne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar from Dortmund to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar trains will get you between Dortmund and Cologne from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FlixTrain
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Dortmund to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Cologne 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 Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dortmund to Cologne
Most Dortmund to Cologne trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Cologne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Dortmund station do trains to Cologne leave from?
Getting to Dortmund Hbf from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Hbf train station facilities and services
Dortmund 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: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
Getting to Dortmund Signal Iduna Park from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park is 2 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park train station facilities and services
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Strobels, Rosenterassen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. ATMs are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Information desks are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Getting to Dortmund-Kurl from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund-Kurl is 9 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Kurl train station facilities and services
Dortmund-Kurl has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Yve's Eiscafé und mehr, Mamma Mia, Grill Station Husen, Pan Pizza Mo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Kurl. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Kurl.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Kurl. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Kurl.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Kurl. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund-Kurl: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund-Kurl: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Kurl.
Which Cologne station do trains from Dortmund arrive at?
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz 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: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
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