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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Cheapest price on Sep 11
$13
Average ticket price on Sep 11
$45
Fastest journey on Sep 11
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 11
1 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 11
65
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Fri, Sep 11, we found 65 trains from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz, including 27 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 11 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Fri, Sep 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.
ICE 23 · S64:08 AM1h51Dortmund Hbf5:59 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$131One-way1 transfer- ICE 921 · S191:45 AM1h58Dortmund Hbf3:43 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$171One-way1 transfer
- IC 2348 · S65:36 AM1h23Dortmund Hbf6:59 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$211One-way1 transfer
- ICE 642 · ICE 62912:15 PM1h28Dortmund Hbf1:43 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$251One-way1 transfer
- ICE 10133:53 PM1h36Dortmund Hbf5:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$251One-way0 transfers
- 268129:45 AM1h22Dortmund Hbf11:07 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$631One-way0 transfers
- 2681410:45 AM1h22Dortmund Hbf12:07 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$631One-way0 transfers
- 2681611:45 AM1h22Dortmund Hbf1:07 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$631One-way0 transfers
- 2681812:45 PM1h22Dortmund Hbf2:07 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$631One-way0 transfers
- 268201:45 PM1h22Dortmund Hbf3:07 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$631One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 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 $10, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m 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 Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Cologne Messe/Deutz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.00 (€-10.51). 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
Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz train times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 921 · S19 | 1:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h58 | 3:43 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 23 · S6 | 4:08 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h51 | 5:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 525 | 5:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h30 | 6:44 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2348 · S6 | On time 5:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h23 | 6:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 913 | On time 5:54 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h34 | 7:28 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 527 | 6:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 7:44 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 513 · S6 | Delayed 4:38 AM 6:36 AMDortmund Hbf | 1h23 | 7:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 529 | 7:19 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 8:44 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2040 · S6 | 7:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h23 | 8:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 | On time 7:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h36 | 9:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 646 · ICE 621 | On time 8:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h30 | 9:44 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 217 | 8:17 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h40 | 9:57 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 217 | 8:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h37 | 9:57 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515 · 17325 | On time 8:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 10:01 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 89712 | 9:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h52 | 10:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26412 · 17411 | 9:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 10:34 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 946 · ICE 623 | On time 9:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h30 | 10:44 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2042 · 89712 | 9:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h23 | 10:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 26812 | 9:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h22 | 11:07 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89714 | 10:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h53 | 12:00 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26414 · 17413 | 10:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 11:34 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 644 · ICE 625 | On time 10:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h26 | 11:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 517 · 17333 | On time 10:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 12:01 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 26814 | 10:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h22 | 12:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1548 · S6 | On time 10:49 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h30 | 12:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 89716 | 11:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h53 | 1:00 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26416 · 17415 | 11:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 12:34 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 944 · ICE 627 | On time 11:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h27 | 12:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2044 · S6 | 11:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h23 | 12:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 26816 | 11:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h22 | 1:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 919 | On time 11:55 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1h33 | 1:28 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89718 | 12:06 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h54 | 2:00 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26418 · 17417 | 12:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 1:34 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 642 · ICE 629 | On time 12:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h28 | 1:43 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 519 · 17341 | On time 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 2:01 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 26818 | 12:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h22 | 2:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89720 | 1:07 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h53 | 3:00 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26420 · 17419 | 1:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 2:34 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2046 · S6 | 1:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h23 | 2:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 26820 | 1:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h22 | 3:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1011 | On time 1:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h36 | 3:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89722 | 2:07 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h53 | 4:00 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26422 · 17421 | 2:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 3:34 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 640 · ICE 723 | On time 2:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h29 | 3:44 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 611 · S6 | 2:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h23 | 3:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 26822 | 2:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h22 | 4:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89724 | 3:07 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h51 | 4:58 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26424 · 17423 | 3:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 4:34 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2048 · 89724 | 3:35 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h23 | 4:58 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1013 | Delayed 3:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h36 | 3:33 PM 3:33 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89728 | 5:07 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h53 | 7:00 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26428 · 17427 | 5:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 6:34 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 848 · ICE 729 | 5:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h27 | 6:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2440 · S6 | 5:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h23 | 6:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 26828 | 5:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h22 | 7:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1015 | On time 5:54 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h33 | 7:27 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89730 | 6:07 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h53 | 8:00 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26430 · 17429 | 6:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 7:34 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 546 · ICE 821 | On time 6:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h28 | 7:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 26438 · 17437 | 10:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h25 | 11:34 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 542 · 17381 | 10:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h46 | 12:01 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 26838 · 10645 | 10:48 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h53 | 12:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 842 · S19 | 11:16 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h27 | 12:43 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| 26840 · 10647 | 11:48 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1h53 | 1:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
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Trains from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:58, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 1:58 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Regional, FlixTrain from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trainsDeutsche Bahn, Regional, FlixTrain trains will get you between Dortmund Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz from $7 (€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
Regional
FAQs: Trains from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Messe/Deutz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Most Dortmund Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Dortmund Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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