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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
39 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 $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 8 trains that leave Dusseldorf Airport for Cologne Hbf on Fri, Jul 17, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 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.
4:40 AM0h32Dusseldorf Airport5:12 AMCologne Hbf$101One-way0 transfers- 8:00 PM0h33Dusseldorf Airport8:33 PMCologne Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
- 1:31 AM0h42Dusseldorf Airport2:13 AMCologne Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
- 1:06 AM0h43Dusseldorf Airport1:49 AMCologne Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
- 10:54 PM0h54Dusseldorf Airport11:48 PMCologne Hbf$151One-way0 transfers
- 4:40 AM0h32Dusseldorf Airport5:12 AMCologne Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 PM0h33Dusseldorf Airport8:33 PMCologne Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
- 1:31 AM0h42Dusseldorf Airport2:13 AMCologne Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
- 1:06 AM0h43Dusseldorf Airport1:49 AMCologne Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
- 7:04 AM0h44Dusseldorf Airport7:48 AMCologne Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf
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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $14 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 $14 (€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.
Live departures
Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 25+ 20045 | Delayed 5:28 AM 7:09 AMDüsseldorf Airport station | 0h40 | 7:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S11 · ICE 103 | Delayed 8:04 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h44 | 6:51 AM 6:51 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103+74496 | Delayed 6:27 AM 8:10 AMDüsseldorf Airport station | 0h38 | 8:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26704 · ICE 119 · S6 | 8:16 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h47 | 9:03 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S11 · ICE 121 | Delayed 8:24 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h47 | 7:14 AM 7:14 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89892 · ICE 1021 | On time 7:02 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h44 | 7:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S11 · IC 2207 | On time 7:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 0h50 | 8:14 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 | |
| ICE 544 | On time 9:02 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h33 | 9:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89896 · ICE 617 | On time 9:03 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 0h45 | 9:48 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 10:02 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 1h04 | 11:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
| 1:06 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 0h43 | 1:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:31 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 0h42 | 2:13 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 0h32 | 5:12 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf
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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 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Dusseldorf Airport and Cologne Hbf from $9 (€7). 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
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Cologne Hbf
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