The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Dortmund Airport
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Dortmund Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Dortmund Airport will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 18 trains that leave Cologne for Dortmund Airport on Sun, Nov 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 23 the direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Sun, Nov 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
S 11 · RB 17324 · RE 17412
ICE 206 · S 2 · S 4
ICE 206 · S 2 · S 4
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
ICE 555 · RE 20071
ICE 557 · RE 20075
S 11 · RB 17324 · RE 17412Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cologne to Dortmund Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Dortmund Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Live departures
Cologne to Dortmund Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Dortmund Airport trains for today, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:15 PM Cologne | 1h34 | 2:49 PM Dortmund Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:14 PM Cologne | 1h15 | 3:29 PM Dortmund Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 23 | |||||
S 6 · RE 20071 · S 4 | 7:07 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h47 | 9:54 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 · RE 20071 | On time 7:07 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 9:13 AM Holzwickede station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 · RE 20071 · S 4 | 7:07 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h49 | 9:56 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain | 7:16 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h13 | 8:29 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 · S 1 · S 4 | 7:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h56 | 10:33 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 · S 1 · S 4 | 7:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h58 | 10:35 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 555 · RE 20071 | On time 7:48 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h25 | 9:13 AM Holzwickede station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 555 · RE 20071 · S 4 | 7:48 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h06 | 9:54 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 555 · RE 20071 · S 4 | 7:48 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h08 | 9:56 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 · RE 20073 · S 4 | 8:07 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h47 | 10:54 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 · RE 20073 · S 4 | 8:07 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h49 | 10:56 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 · RE 20073 | On time 8:07 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 10:13 AM Holzwickede station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 206 · S 2 · S 4 | On time 8:09 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h26 | 10:35 AM Dortmund-Wickede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 206 · S 2 · S 4 | On time 8:09 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h24 | 10:33 AM Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 · RB 17324 · RE 17412 | On time 8:47 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h50 | 10:37 AM Holzwickede station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 · RE 20075 | On time 9:07 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 11:13 AM Holzwickede station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Dortmund Airport
Trains from Cologne to Dortmund Airport run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 21:12 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Cologne to Dortmund Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Cologne and Dortmund Airport from $6 (€5). 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
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Dortmund Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Dortmund Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Dortmund Airport
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 07:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Thursday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Friday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Zum Piccolo
- Kolpinghaus
- Pizzeria Marco Polo
- Grill Stube
- Pension Europa
- Hotel Geisler
- The niu Mill
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Bistro im Park
- Restaurant Fernandes
- Orient Palais Restaurants & Catering
- Couchsnacks
- Secco
- Bistro Lotus
- Ganesha
- Flandrischer Hof
- Lasthaus am Ring
- The Ascot Hotel
- Lindner Hotel City Plaza Cologne
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Zur alten Post
- Piccolo Capriccio
- Brauhaus Dellbrück
- Al Capriccio
- Ihr Hotel Garni Köln
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Da Dillon
- Bistro Mélange
- Imbiss Kreta Pizza
- Taverna Mythos
- Yilmaz
- Bistro im Park
- Restaurant Fernandes
- Orient Palais Restaurants & Catering
- Heinemann
- Mühlenhof
- Dalmatien
- Longericher Grillstation
- Stammhaus
- Hofcafé Gut Clarenhof
- GolfCity Bistro
- McDonald's
- Wartesaal am Dom
- Alte Feuerwache
- Al Andalus
- A&O Köln Dom
- City Pension Storch II
- Azimut Hotel
- First Domizil
- Pizza Paradies
- Sushi Bar GAN-MI
- Potato and More
- Im Rauchfang
- Garten Hotel Ponick
- Hotel Osteria Centovini
- Goethe
- Brauhaus Eltzhof
- Cafe Wanda
- East Time
- Olymp
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
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