How to travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf

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Travel Information from Cologne to Düsseldorf

distanceDistance21 miles (34 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain
priceTicket price range$4 -
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $4 (€4) • 17 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $4 (€4) • 17 min
carriersPopular 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.

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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
10:14AM0h21
Cologne Hbf
10:35AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$61One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrainFlixTrain
10:14AM0h21
Cologne Hbf
10:35AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$61One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrainFlixTrain
10:14AM0h21
Cologne Hbf
10:35AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$61One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrainFlixTrain
03:00PM0h25
Cologne Hbf
03:25PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
03:15PM0h29
Cologne Hbf
03:44PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$61One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 545
08:25AM0h25
Cologne Hbf
08:50AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:30AM1h15
Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)
06:45AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$61One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Cologne to Düsseldorf

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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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Travel on FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn travel to Düsseldorf from Cologne at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

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