- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for its Picasso collection and important Pop Art holdings.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund Airport 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 Airport to Cologne will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 15 buses that leave Dortmund Airport for Cologne on Sat, Jun 13, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund Airport to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund Airport to Cologne:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund Airport to Cologne costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund Airport to Cologne buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 2h35 | 7:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 2h10 | 7:25 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 2h50 | 8:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 2h55 | 11:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 3h20 | 1:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 2h50 | 12:35 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1h50 | 12:45 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 2h25 | 1:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 2h50 | 3:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1h55 | 8:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1h25 | 7:50 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1h10 | 8:45 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1h45 | 9:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 3h00 | 11:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 2h30 | 11:10 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dortmund Airport to Cologne run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 19:40. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 7:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Cologne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cologne trip today.
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for its Picasso collection and important Pop Art holdings.
Archaeological museum focused on Roman Cologne; famous for mosaics and finds from the ancient city. Main building has had closures, but the collection remains significant.
Leading fine arts museum with medieval, Baroque and 19th-century European painting in Cologne's historic center.
The city's most visited walking area, with narrow lanes, churches, colorful houses and easy access to major sights.
Popular riverside walking route with postcard views of the cathedral, bridges and skyline, especially lively near sunset.
Historic square in the Old Town surrounded by traditional facades, busy pedestrian activity and classic Cologne atmosphere.
Cologne’s signature pale beer, traditionally served in small cylindrical glasses called Stangen. It is central to the city’s brewing culture and best enjoyed in a Brauhaus.
A classic Cologne dish of mashed potatoes and apple sauce, often served with fried onions and black pudding. The sweet-savory combination is strongly associated with Rhineland home cooking.
Despite the name, this is not chicken but a rye bread roll with Gouda, mustard, onions, and pickles. It is a beloved Brauhaus snack traditionally eaten with Kölsch.
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Cologne known for creative modern tasting menus and polished service, ideal for a higher-end culinary experience.
A well-known casual restaurant famous for schnitzel and generous portions, with a friendly, old-school Cologne neighborhood feel.
A long-established Brauhaus in the Old Town serving hearty Cologne specialties, fresh Kölsch, and a warm wood-paneled atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate by German standards: supermarkets and casual food are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but a tip is expected. Round up in cafés and taxis, and add about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Köln ZOB, Cologne -> Köln Hauptbahnhof, Cologne
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