How to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne

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Compare bus and train 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 26m. 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 $5.

Distance: 21 miles (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
    12:32 PM0h24
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:56 PMCologne Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM1h06
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:05 AMBergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 103
    8:27 AM0h21
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    8:48 AMCologne Hbf
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:18 PM0h23
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:41 PMCologne Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:18 PM0h25
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    5:43 PMCologne Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:32 PM0h24
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:56 PMCologne Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne, 90,58% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

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

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

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Cologne costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 21m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 6m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Cologne is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Cologne is:
  • Around 11 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 bus and train 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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Ecolines to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Ecolines.
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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