The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- $12
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- $31
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 1 h 8 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 1 h 10 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 78
- Distance
- 73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 78 trains from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf, including 52 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
FlixTrain8:14 AM 1h13 Cologne Hbf 9:27 AM Dortmund Hbf $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 9202:09 AM 1h18 Cologne Hbf 3:27 AM Dortmund Hbf $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
89702 · ICE 6185:57 AM 1h24 Cologne Hbf 7:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 24455:11 AM 1h10 Cologne Hbf 6:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 20125:14 PM 1h26 Cologne Hbf 6:40 PM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 2212:14 AM 1h08 Cologne Hbf 1:22 AM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 24419:11 AM 1h10 Cologne Hbf 10:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 24455:11 AM 1h10 Cologne Hbf 6:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 20435:11 PM 1h10 Cologne Hbf 6:21 PM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 20417:11 PM 1h10 Cologne Hbf 8:21 PM Dortmund Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 9:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf trip
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2043 | 5:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 6:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 | Delayed 4:33 PM 5:11 PMCologne Hbf | 1h10 | 5:51 PM 5:51 PMDortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2012 | 5:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h26 | 6:40 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17426 · 26427 | 5:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h29 | 6:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26829 | 5:50 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h24 | 7:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 | 6:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 7:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 · ICE 645 | 6:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h30 | 7:41 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 655 · 26429 | 6:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h23 | 7:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26831 | 6:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 8:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2041 | 7:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 8:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17430 · 26431 | 7:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h29 | 8:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26833 | 7:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 9:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 26 | 8:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 9:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
10931 · ICE 912 | Delayed 8:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h26 | 8:52 PM 8:52 PMDortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26835 | 8:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 10:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2349 | On time 9:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h14 | 10:24 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17434 · 26435 | 9:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h29 | 10:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89734 · ICE 512 | Delayed 9:57 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h24 | 10:24 PM 10:24 PMDortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 24 | 10:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 11:30 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17436 · 26437 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h28 | 11:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26839 | 10:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 12:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2347 | On time 11:13 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h11 | 12:24 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 | 11:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 12:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26841 | 11:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h30 | 1:19 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
ICE 22 | 12:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 1:22 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26843 | 12:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 2:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89747 · 26845 | 1:07 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h12 | 3:19 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 920 | 2:09 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h18 | 3:27 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1028 | On time 4:00 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h18 | 5:18 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 541 | 4:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 5:42 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26803 | 4:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 6:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2445 | On time 5:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 6:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 843 | On time 5:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 6:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26805 | 5:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 7:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89702 · ICE 618 | 5:57 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h24 | 7:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 543 | 6:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 7:41 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 553 · 26405 | 6:34 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 7:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26807 | 6:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 8:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 206 | On time 7:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 8:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 845 | On time 7:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 8:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26809 | 7:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 9:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89706 · ICE 616 | 7:57 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h24 | 9:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h13 | 9:27 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 545 | 8:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 9:41 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26811 | 8:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 10:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2441 | On time 9:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 10:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1745 | 9:17 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h23 | 10:40 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 847 | On time 9:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 10:42 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26813 | 9:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 11:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89710 · ICE 614 | 9:57 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h24 | 11:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89717 | 10:07 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 11:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1022 · 26715 | On time 10:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h23 | 11:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10911 · ICE 1012 | On time 10:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h27 | 11:49 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 557 · 26413 | 10:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 11:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26815 | 10:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 12:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 | 11:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17414 · 26415 | 11:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h29 | 12:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26817 | 11:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 1:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89714 · ICE 612 | 11:57 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h24 | 1:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89721 | 12:07 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 1:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1020 · 26719 | On time 12:09 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h28 | 1:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10915 · ICE 1010 | On time 12:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h26 | 1:48 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 559 · 26417 | 12:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h23 | 1:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26819 | 12:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 2:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 | 1:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 2:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 951 · 26419 | 1:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 2:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26821 | 1:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 3:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 926 | 2:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 3:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
10919 · ICE 918 | On time 2:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 3:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 651 · 26421 | 2:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h23 | 3:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26823 | 2:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 4:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 | On time 3:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 4:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1749 | 3:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 4:40 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17422 · 26423 | 3:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h29 | 4:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2293 · 26423 | 3:34 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 4:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26825 | 3:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 5:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 228 | On time 4:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 5:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
10923 · ICE 916 | On time 4:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 5:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 653 · 26425 | 4:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h23 | 5:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26827 | 4:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 6:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Dortmund Hbf from $6. 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
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cologne Hbf and Dortmund Hbf
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FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf 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 Dortmund Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Dortmund Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Dortmund Hbf from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Hbf train station facilities and services
Dortmund 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: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
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