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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
$15
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf Airport 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 Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 8 trains that leave Dusseldorf Airport for Cologne Hbf on Wed, Jun 03, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 44 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dusseldorf Airport 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 32m. 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: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m 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 Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 48m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (32m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around $18 (€14) 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 Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 921 | Delayed 12:35 AM 2:31 AMDüsseldorf Airport station | 0h31 | 1:05 AM 1:05 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S11 · ICE 513 | On time 7:04 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h44 | 7:48 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 | |
ICE 103+ 74496 | Delayed 6:27 AM 8:10 AMDüsseldorf Airport station | 0h38 | 8:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89872 · ICE 515 | On time 9:02 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h46 | 9:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 515 | On time 9:04 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h44 | 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 | |
S11 · IC 2007 | On time 9:24 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h50 | 10:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 946 | On time 10:00 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h35 | 10:35 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S11 · IC 2009 | On time 11:24 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h50 | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 944 | On time 12:00 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h33 | 12:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89878 · ICE 107 | On time 12:02 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h46 | 12:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · IC 5106 | On time 1:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h46 | 2:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 5106+ 20021 | Delayed 11:45 AM 1:25 PMDüsseldorf Airport station | 0h45 | 2:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 942 | On time 2:00 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h32 | 2:32 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89882 · ICE 109 | On time 2:02 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h46 | 2:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · IC 2203 | On time 3:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h50 | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 940 | On time 4:00 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h33 | 4:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89886 · ICE 201 | On time 4:02 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h46 | 4:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 848 | On time 6:00 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h33 | 6:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89890 · ICE 203 | On time 6:02 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h46 | 6:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 203 | On time 6:04 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h44 | 6:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 205 | On time 7:54 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h54 | 8:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89894 · ICE 205 | On time 8:02 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h46 | 8:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 221 | On time 8:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h47 | 9:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 207 | On time 9:54 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h54 | 10:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 844 | On time 10:00 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h33 | 10:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89898 · ICE 207 | On time 10:06 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h42 | 10:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Bus RE19 · ICE 209 | On time 11:48 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 1h00 | 12:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 209 | On time 11:54 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h54 | 12:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:33 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 0h40 | 1:13 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:34 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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