Travel Information from Cologne to Düsseldorf
| 21 miles (34 km) | |
| Train | |
| $4 - | |
| Train • $4 (€4) • 17 min | |
| Train • $4 (€4) • 17 min | |
| FlixBus 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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The best way to travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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