How to travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Düsseldorf 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 bus which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €3.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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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
12:14PM0h22
Cologne Hbf
12:36PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:30AM1h15
Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)
06:45AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 849
11:28AM0h21
Cologne Hbf
11:49AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:01AM0h24
Cologne Hbf
09:25AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:14AM0h22
Cologne Hbf
08:36AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2202
11:46AM0h25
Cologne Hbf
12:11PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$301One-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 2 options to travel between Cologne and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Düsseldorf:

A bus is $0.85 (€0.68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Düsseldorf costing on average $4 (€3).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 15m.

The distance from Cologne to Düsseldorf is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurostar to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurostar.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. 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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