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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and one of Germany’s strongest 20th-century collections.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Airport station to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf Airport station to Cologne Hbf will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 25 trains that leave Düsseldorf Airport station for Cologne Hbf on Thu, May 28, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 33 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 921
ICE 1540
ICE 541 · ICE 1221
S1 · ICE 209
ICE 946
ICE 921
ICE 942
ICE 1540
ICE 848
ICE 944Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Airport station to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m 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 Düsseldorf Airport station to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Airport station to Cologne Hbf costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (33m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around $29 (€23) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Airport station to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1540 | Delayed 3:40 AM 5:40 AMDüsseldorf Airport station | 0h32 | 4:12 AM 4:12 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
74496+ ICE 103 | Delayed 8:10 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h38 | 6:54 AM 6:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
93558 · ICE 515 | On time 9:07 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h41 | 9:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26706 · ICE 219 · S6 | 9:16 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h47 | 10:03 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 946 | Delayed 8:10 AM 10:00 AMDüsseldorf Airport station | 0h35 | 8:41 AM 8:41 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2013 | On time 10:06 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h34 | 10:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26941 · ICE 105 | Delayed 10:07 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h41 | 8:50 AM 8:50 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20861 · ICE 517 | On time 11:07 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h41 | 11:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 944 | On time 12:00 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h33 | 12:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
93501 · ICE 107 | Delayed 12:07 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h41 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · ICE 209 | 12:42 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h48 | 1:30 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 921 | 2:40 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h31 | 3:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 541 · ICE 1221 | On time 4:57 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h52 | 5:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89866 · ICE 101 | On time 6:02 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h46 | 6:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513+ 20045 | Delayed 5:26 AM 7:09 AMDüsseldorf Airport station | 0h39 | 7:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf Airport station to Cologne Hbf run on average 3 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:31, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 8m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 12:31 AM |
Last train 11:07 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and one of Germany’s strongest 20th-century collections.
Important fine arts museum with medieval, Baroque, and 19th-century European painting, offering one of Cologne’s key classical art collections.
Cologne’s leading museum for Roman heritage, with mosaics, archaeology, and finds from the city’s ancient past. Parts of the collection may be shown in temporary venues during works.
Broad stepped promenade on the east bank with outstanding cathedral skyline views, especially popular for sunset photos and social media content.
Walkable historic core with narrow lanes, churches, river views, and many of the city’s best-known postcard scenes.
Historic square in the Old Town lined with traditional buildings, bars, and civic history, making it a classic base for first-time visitors.
Top-fermented pale beer traditionally served in small glasses. It is Cologne’s signature drink and central to the city’s brewery culture.
A classic Cologne dish of mashed potatoes with apple sauce, often served with black pudding and fried onions. It is a well-known Rhineland comfort food.
Rhineland-style pot roast, traditionally marinated for days and served with rich gravy, dumplings, or potato sides. It is one of the region’s most famous festive dishes.
Modern, acclaimed restaurant near the center with a more refined approach to regional and seasonal German cuisine.
Established traditional brewery restaurant serving hearty Rhineland specialties and fresh Kölsch in an atmospheric old-town interior.
Large, established Cologne brewery restaurant offering local dishes and beer in a polished but traditional atmosphere.
Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service; hand the tip directly when paying.
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