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Travel Information from Cologne to Düsseldorf

Distance21 miles (34 km)
Available travel modesTrain
Ticket price range$4 -
Cheapest modeTrain • $4 (€4) • 17 min
Fastest modeTrain • $4 (€4) • 17 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 21 miles (34 km) by train from Cologne to Düsseldorf. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Düsseldorf.

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from Cologne to Düsseldorf

How to get from Cologne to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:14AM0h21
Cologne Hbf
08:35AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:30AM1h15
Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)
06:45AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:14AM0h21
Cologne Hbf
08:35AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$71One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:14PM0h21
Cologne Hbf
04:35PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$71One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
07:49AM0h31
Cologne Hbf
08:20AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$61One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 545
08:25AM0h25
Cologne Hbf
08:50AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$101One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Cologne to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf, 95,64% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cologne to Düsseldorf and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Düsseldorf.

FAQs

There are 1 options to travel between Cologne and Düsseldorf including taking a train.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Düsseldorf is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $4 (€4) compared to other travel options to Düsseldorf:

Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of ().

The fastest way to get to Düsseldorf from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 17 min.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

The Cologne to Düsseldorf distance is around 21 miles (34 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Düsseldorf is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cologne to Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Düsseldorf:

  • Trains from Cologne to Düsseldorf most often leave from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Düsseldorf:

  • You can travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $4 (€4) with FlixBus from Cologne to Düsseldorf.
  • You can travel to Düsseldorf from Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar or National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $4 (€4) with FlixTrain from Cologne to Düsseldorf.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with with 4 direct buses per day.
  • Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar or National Express with 6 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Düsseldorf as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cologne and Düsseldorf.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin or Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
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