How to travel from Dusseldorf to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Dusseldorf and Cologne is around 38km (24 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 22min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dusseldorf to Cologne by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Koeln Hbf.

  • Duration22min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 8 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cologne Unter Kaster.

  • Duration40min
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

East West Eurolines

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cologne.

  • Duration26min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Taxi Düsseldorf eG

+ 3 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration26min
  • Distance38km (24 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Cologne by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 22min.

The distance between Dusseldorf and Cologne is around 38km (24 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 34km (21 miles)

It takes around 22min to get from Dusseldorf and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 26min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Cologne is to take the train which takes around 22min and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Cologne. It typically takes around 22min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Cologne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 22min.

Deutsche Bahn, National Express, Abellio, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, ABELLIO Rail, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, FlixTrain, Thalys, Dutch Railways and Süwex run train services between Dusseldorf and Cologne. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 22min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dusseldorf and Cologne. It typically takes around 40min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dusseldorf and Cologne with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 40min.

East West Eurolines run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Cologne. Buses run twice daily and take around 40min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Koeln Hbf. instead which will take 22min.

The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dusseldorf and Cologne. The distance is around 38km (24 miles) by road and it will take around 26min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 22min and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Dusseldorf to Cologne

Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Cologne

Transport options from Dusseldorf to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
22min
€22($22)
every 5 mins40km (25 miles)
Bus
40min
€65($65)
twice daily40km (25 miles)
Taxi
26min
€120($120)
on demand38km (24 miles)
Drive
26min
€5($5)
on demand38km (24 miles)

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Airports near Cologne

The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Cologne
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Cologne
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Cologne