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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne

Composite routes from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne

Cheapest
30 min
Car
41 km.
from $2

Transport providers

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.18–$25.45

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.44–$5.09

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$17.81

Bus operators

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
info@arjanitravel.com
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne is to drive which costs $5.98 - $9.24 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2.93 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf Central Station and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Cologne. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf Central Station and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne?

The distance between Düsseldorf Central Station and Cologne is 39 km. The road distance is 39 km.

How do I travel from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2.93 - $54.35 .

How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne?

The train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne bus from?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne train from?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2.93 - $54.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 50 min.

Where does the Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne bus arrive?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne train arrive?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne is 39 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne?

Book your Düsseldorf Central Station to Cologne train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.
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