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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside Cologne Cathedral, known for Picasso, Pop Art, and an excellent overview of 20th-century art.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least once.
ICE 619 · 89738
ICE 513 · 89706
ICE 844 · S19
ICE 940 · S19
ICE 627 · 89716
ICE 219 · 89710
ICE 823 · 10637
ICE 619 · 89738
ICE 103 · 89708
ICE 207 · 89736Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m 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 to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (31m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around $18 (€14) compared to roughly $10 (€8) 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 to Cologne Bonn Airport trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 517 · S19 | Delayed 9:53 AM 11:26 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0h49 | 12:15 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 944 · S19 | Delayed 10:26 AM 12:08 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 12:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519 · S19 | On time 1:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h49 | 2:15 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5106 · S19 | On time 1:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h50 | 2:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 942 · S19 | On time 2:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 2:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 · 89720 | On time 2:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h44 | 3:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 · 89722 | On time 3:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h44 | 4:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 940 · S19 | On time 4:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 4:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 201 · 89724 | On time 4:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h43 | 5:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 848 · S19 | On time 6:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 6:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 203 · 89728 | On time 6:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h44 | 7:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 846 · S19 | On time 8:03 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h52 | 8:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 205 · 89732 | On time 8:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h44 | 9:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 617 · Bus RE6 | On time 9:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h03 | 10:30 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 619 · Bus RE6 | On time 10:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h08 | 11:30 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
IC 60403 · Bus RE6 | On time 11:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h09 | 12:30 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
ICE 513 · 89706 | On time 7:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h45 | 8:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · 89708 | On time 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h44 | 9:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915 · 10615 | On time 9:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h44 | 9:50 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 219 · 89710 | On time 9:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h39 | 10:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $3 (€3) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside Cologne Cathedral, known for Picasso, Pop Art, and an excellent overview of 20th-century art.
Popular chocolate museum on the Rhine, featuring the history of cacao, production displays, and family-friendly exhibits.
One of Germany’s important fine-art museums, with medieval, Baroque, and Impressionist collections in the city center.
Broad riverside promenade in Deutz with one of the city’s most photographed postcard views of the cathedral skyline.
Historic Old Town square lined with traditional buildings, a lively base for exploring Cologne’s oldest central streets.
Regenerated harbor district mixing waterfront promenades and modern architecture, especially popular for walks and social-media photos.
The city’s signature pale, top-fermented beer, traditionally served in small glasses. It is central to Cologne’s brewing culture and best known as the local drink to try.
A classic Cologne rye roll with Gouda cheese, butter, mustard, and onions. Despite the name, it contains no chicken and is a beloved local pub snack.
A traditional Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apple sauce, often served with black pudding and fried onions. The sweet-savory combination is iconic in Cologne.
Modern fine-dining restaurant in Cologne known for creative tasting menus and polished service, offering a high-end contrast to the city’s traditional brauhaus scene.
Long-established casual restaurant famous for schnitzel and hearty German cooking, with a friendly neighborhood feel and generous portions.
Established traditional brewhouse in central Cologne known for Kölsch, Halver Hahn, and hearty Rhineland classics in a lively historic atmosphere.
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