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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Duisburg to Cologne
Cheapest price
5€
Average price
27€
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Duisburg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Duisburg to Cologne will cost around 27€ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 5€.
Of the 28 trains that leave Duisburg for Cologne every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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.
FlixTrain5:12 PM0h33Duisburg Hbf5:45 PMCologne Hbf5 €1One-way0 changes- FlixTrain12:19 PM0h37Duisburg Hbf12:56 PMCologne Hbf5 €1One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain9:19 PM0h51Duisburg Hbf10:10 PMCologne Hbf5 €1One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain1:04 PM0h37Duisburg Hbf1:41 PMCologne Hbf5 €1One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain6:19 PM0h37Duisburg Hbf6:56 PMCologne Hbf5 €1One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain5:12 PM0h33Duisburg Hbf5:45 PMCologne Hbf5 €1One-way0 changes
ICE 25038:13 AM0h35Duisburg Hbf8:48 AMCologne Hbf18 €1One-way0 changes- ICE 25016:13 AM0h35Duisburg Hbf6:48 AMCologne Hbf7 €1One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain12:19 PM0h37Duisburg Hbf12:56 PMCologne Hbf5 €1One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain1:04 PM0h37Duisburg Hbf1:41 PMCologne Hbf5 €1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Duisburg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 4€. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 4€, and a train costs an average of 5€.
Distance: 57 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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9€ Average Price | 7€ Average Price Cheapest |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Duisburg to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Duisburg to Cologne trains for today, Friday, 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| ICE 103 | On time 8:13 AM Duisburg Hbf | 0h35 | 8:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 119 · S6 | On time 8:20 AM Duisburg Hbf | 0h43 | 9:03 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 121 | On time 8:33 AM Duisburg Hbf | 0h38 | 9:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 915 · 10525 | On time 8:49 AM Duisburg Hbf | 0h47 | 9:36 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain | 6:19 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0h37 | 6:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Duisburg to Cologne by train or coach
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Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
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Why book with Omio over Trainline, Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) or Eurostar to find the best option for your trip from Duisburg to Cologne.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Duisburg to Cologne
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Trains from Duisburg to Cologne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 5€ but you can travel from only 4€ by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 35m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price 5€ |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar from Duisburg to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar trains will get you between Duisburg and Cologne from 4€. 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.
FlixTrain
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Duisburg to Cologne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Duisburg 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Duisburg and Cologne
Most Duisburg to Cologne trains use the Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz. Use this guide to compare Duisburg and Cologne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Duisburg station do trains to Cologne leave from?
Getting to Duisburg Hbf from Duisburg city centre
Duisburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Duisburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bellagio, Restaurant Mediteran, Café Dobbelstein, Da Roberto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Duisburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Duisburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Plaza, Mercure, Hotel Goldener Hahn.
Getting to Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd from Duisburg city centre
Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd is 2 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd train station facilities and services
Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dadaslar, Cafe Kasbar, Bäckerei Bolten, Ziegenpeter
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd. ATMs are available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd. Information desks are available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd.
Getting to Duisburg-Buchholz from Duisburg city centre
Duisburg-Buchholz is 5 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Duisburg-Buchholz train station facilities and services
Duisburg-Buchholz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Eiscafe deNard, Pizzeria Presto, Imbiss Zilan, Ristorante Pinocchio
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg-Buchholz. ATMs are available at Duisburg-Buchholz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg-Buchholz. Information desks are available at Duisburg-Buchholz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg-Buchholz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Duisburg-Buchholz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Duisburg-Buchholz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg-Buchholz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Haus Scheuten Hotel.
Which Cologne station do trains from Duisburg arrive at?
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
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