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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€11
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€34
Fastest journey on Sep 12
1 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
1 h 19 m
Trains on Sep 12
34
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Sat, Sep 12, we found 34 trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf, including 15 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 12 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Sat, Sep 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.
89707 · IC 24454:59 AM1h22Cologne Messe/Deutz6:21 AMDortmund Hbf€111One-way1 transfer- ICE 10148:32 AM1h18Cologne Messe/Deutz9:50 AMDortmund Hbf€181One-way0 transfers
- ICE 820 · ICE 54710:18 AM1h26Cologne Messe/Deutz11:44 AMDortmund Hbf€181One-way1 transfer
- ICE 726 · ICE 54912:18 PM1h26Cologne Messe/Deutz1:44 PMDortmund Hbf€181One-way1 transfer
- ICE 724 · ICE 9411:17 PM1h29Cologne Messe/Deutz2:46 PMDortmund Hbf€181One-way1 transfer
- ICE 10148:32 AM1h18Cologne Messe/Deutz9:50 AMDortmund Hbf€181One-way0 transfers
- ICE 101210:32 AM1h18Cologne Messe/Deutz11:50 AMDortmund Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
- ICE 101012:32 PM1h18Cologne Messe/Deutz1:50 PMDortmund Hbf€191One-way0 transfers
- S6 · ICE 61410:01 AM1h20Cologne Messe/Deutz11:21 AMDortmund Hbf€241One-way1 transfer
- S6 · IC 204911:01 AM1h20Cologne Messe/Deutz12:21 PMDortmund Hbf€281One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€25 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Dortmund Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-12.14. The journey takes 1h 18m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 · ICE 616 | 8:01 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 9:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 824 · ICE 545 | On time 8:17 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h27 | 9:44 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1014 | On time 8:32 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h18 | 9:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · ICE 614 | 10:01 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 11:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 820 · ICE 547 | On time 10:18 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h26 | 11:44 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1012 | On time 10:32 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h18 | 11:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26815 | 10:53 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h22 | 12:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89719 | 10:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h55 | 12:54 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · IC 2049 | 11:01 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 728 · ICE 849 | 11:17 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h29 | 12:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17414 · 26415 | 11:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h26 | 12:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26817 | 11:53 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h22 | 1:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · ICE 612 | 12:01 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 1:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 726 · ICE 549 | On time 12:18 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h26 | 1:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1010 | On time 12:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h18 | 1:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26819 | 12:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h22 | 2:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89723 | 12:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h55 | 2:54 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · IC 2047 | On time 1:01 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 2:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 724 · ICE 941 | Delayed 1:17 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h29 | 12:48 PM 12:48 PMDortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17418 · 26419 | 1:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h26 | 2:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26821 | 1:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h21 | 3:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · ICE 610 | 2:01 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 3:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 722 · ICE 641 | On time 2:17 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h27 | 3:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 918 | On time 2:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h18 | 3:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26823 | 2:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h22 | 4:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89727 | 2:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h55 | 4:54 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · IC 2045 | Delayed 3:01 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 2:25 PM 2:25 PMDortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 720 · ICE 943 | On time 3:17 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h28 | 4:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17422 · 26423 | 3:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h26 | 4:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26825 | 3:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h21 | 5:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · ICE 518 | On time 4:01 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 5:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 628 · ICE 643 | On time 4:18 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h26 | 5:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 916 | On time 4:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h18 | 5:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26827 | 4:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h22 | 6:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89731 | 4:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h55 | 6:54 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · IC 2043 | 5:01 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 6:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17353 · ICE 2012 | 5:02 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h30 | 6:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 626 · ICE 945 | Delayed 5:17 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h28 | 4:48 PM 4:48 PMDortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17426 · 26427 | 5:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h26 | 6:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26829 | 5:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h21 | 7:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 216 | 5:58 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h36 | 7:34 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89733 | 5:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h55 | 7:54 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · ICE 516 | On time 6:01 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 7:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 624 · ICE 645 | On time 6:17 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h27 | 7:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17428 · 26429 | 6:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h26 | 7:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26831 | 6:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h21 | 8:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · IC 2041 | On time 7:01 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 8:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 622 | On time 7:17 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h16 | 8:33 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17430 · 26431 | 7:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h26 | 8:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26833 | 7:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h22 | 9:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89741 · ICE 512 | On time 9:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h22 | 11:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 526 | On time 10:17 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h30 | 11:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17436 · 26437 | 10:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h25 | 11:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26839 | 10:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h24 | 12:17 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17377 · IC 2347 | On time 11:02 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h22 | 12:24 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 10:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Cologne Messe/Deutz 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.
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FAQs: Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Messe/Deutz 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.
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Popular train stations from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf
Most Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Messe/Deutz and Dortmund Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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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