How to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne

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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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How to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixTrainFlixTrain
01:25PM0h24
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:49PMCologne Hbf
71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:59PM1h06
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
01:05AMBergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)
51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1521
11:36AM0h23
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:59AMCologne Hbf
231One-way
0 transfers

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FlixTrainFlixTrain
06:28PM0h29
Düsseldorf Hbf
06:57PMCologne Hbf
71One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:25PM0h33
Düsseldorf Hbf
09:58PMCologne Hbf
61One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 5106 · S19
01:45PM0h34
Düsseldorf Hbf
02:19PMCologne Hbf
241One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Cologne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne is a bus with an average price of €3.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Cologne:

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Cologne costing on average €4.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 22m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 6m.

The Düsseldorf to Cologne distance is approximately 34 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Cologne is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Ecolines to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurostar to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Ecolines.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurostar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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