How to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne
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We compared the ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 34 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
34 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €4Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 30mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €2Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€4Omio catalogue, Sep 830m · directSee Train details
- Bus€2Omio catalogue, Sep 845m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Düsseldorf to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Düsseldorf → Colognebus
FlixBus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Düsseldorf to Cologne
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€127Departures from Düsseldorf to Cologne
FlixBus runs 108 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 108 | 01:30 | 23:30 |
| National Expresstrain | 40 | 03:12 | 09:33 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 10:40 | 23:45 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 12 | — | — |
| DB REtrain | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB RE; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Düsseldorf to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Düsseldorf to Cologne, about 45 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 45 min, direct, no transfers.
Düsseldorf to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 45m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Cologne from Düsseldorf?
About 34 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Düsseldorf to Cologne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €5 to €9. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Düsseldorf to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB RE.
Can you get from Düsseldorf to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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