The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Cologne
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 34 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Cologne on Wed, Dec 31, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 31 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Wed, Dec 31 the slowest trains will take 21 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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ICE 619
ICE 209
ICE 619
ICE 209
ICE 617
ICE 205
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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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57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Düsseldorf to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Cologne trains for today, Tuesday, December 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 913 · 10513 | On time 6:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h30 | 6:36 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 | On time 6:18 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h27 | 6:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 | On time 6:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h23 | 6:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 915 · 10525 | On time 8:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h30 | 8:36 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 | On time 8:18 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h28 | 8:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 27 | On time 8:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h23 | 8:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 219 · S6 | On time 8:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h31 | 9:03 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517 | On time 10:24 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h22 | 10:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1548 | On time 10:44 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h25 | 11:09 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1149 | On time 10:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h26 | 11:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2156 | On time 11:13 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h25 | 11:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:18 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h23 | 12:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 519 | On time 12:24 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h23 | 12:47 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 229 | On time 12:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h23 | 12:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5106 | On time 12:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h25 | 1:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1141 | On time 12:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h26 | 1:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1052 | On time 12:52 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h27 | 1:19 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1746 | On time 2:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h22 | 2:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2203 | On time 2:47 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h27 | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:18 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h25 | 4:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2205 | On time 4:47 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h27 | 5:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1050 | On time 4:53 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h25 | 5:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 203 | On time 5:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h21 | 5:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2207 | On time 6:47 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h27 | 7:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 823 · 10447 | On time 7:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h34 | 7:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 205 | On time 7:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h21 | 7:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:18 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h25 | 8:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 617 | On time 8:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h21 | 8:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2209 | On time 8:47 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h27 | 9:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 844 | On time 9:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h24 | 9:32 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 619 | On time 10:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h21 | 10:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Cologne
Trains from Düsseldorf to Cologne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 22m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurostar from Düsseldorf to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurostar trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Cologne from €3. 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.
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Eurostar
National Express
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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.

When departing from Düsseldorf, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Airport station, Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station, Düsseldorf-Bilk station, Düsseldorf-Benrath station and Düsseldorf Zoo station. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your trip in train stations like Cologne Hbf, Cologne Messe/Deutz, Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, Cologne Süd, Cologne-Ehrenfeld and Cologne Mülheim.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cologne Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf to Cologne
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
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