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4.6Travel Information between Dortmund and Cologne
 Distance | 45 miles (73 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $7 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 1 h 15 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 45 miles (73 km) by train or bus to Cologne from Dortmund. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dortmund to Cologne.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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You can get to Cologne from Dortmund 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Cologne:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $7 (€6) from Dortmund to Cologne.
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Dortmund is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 45 min on average.
The distance from Dortmund to Cologne is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Cologne is:
- 9 buses per day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Dortmund to Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dortmund to Cologne:
- Most travelers board their train from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Cologne:
- You can go to Cologne from Dortmund by bus with FlixBus or Ecolines. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $7 (€6) with FlixBus from Dortmund to Cologne on Omio.
- You can take a train from Dortmund to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar or National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with FlixTrain from Dortmund to Cologne.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus or Ecolines.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar or National Express with 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Dortmund to Cologne.
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