How to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Düsseldorf to Cologne by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 35 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 30m
- 174 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:00, last at 23:40
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
30m
direct
Train
€12
Cheapest
45m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
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 35 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €2, on Wed, Oct 14.
35 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €3Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 31mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€3Omio catalogue, Oct 2831m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 2845m · 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.
Which date should you go?
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.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Düsseldorf to Cologne
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €189 | |
| November 2026 | €86 | |
| December 2026 | €122 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Düsseldorf to Cologne
FlixBus runs 174 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 174 | 00:00 | 23:40 |
| National Expresstrain | 40 | 03:12 | 09:19 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 10:40 | 23:45 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 12 | — | — |
| DB REtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:00
- 01:45
- 02:30
- 02:45
- 03:20
- 04:20
- 04:45
- 04:50
- 04:55
- 05:15
- 05:20
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 05:50
- 05:55
- 06:15
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 07:15
- 07:35
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 07:55
- 08:15
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:45
- 09:15
- 09:55
- 10:05
- 10:15
- 10:25
- 10:29
- 10:32
- 10:45
- 10:53
- 10:55
- 11:15
- 11:16
- 11:18
- 11:25
- 11:29
- 11:32
- 11:45
- 11:55
- 12:05
- 12:15
- 12:18
- 12:21
- 12:25
- 12:29
- 12:32
- 12:45
- 12:53
- 12:55
- 13:25
- 13:29
- 13:32
- 13:55
- 14:10
- 14:15
- 14:45
- 14:53
- 15:17
- 15:22
- 15:25
- 15:45
- 15:50
- 16:17
- 16:18
- 16:20
- 16:21
- 16:22
- 16:25
- 16:29
- 16:32
- 16:45
- 16:50
- 17:20
- 17:29
- 17:32
- 17:45
- 18:20
- 18:25
- 18:32
- 18:34
- 18:50
- 19:15
- 19:17
- 19:20
- 19:26
- 19:28
- 19:29
- 19:32
- 19:36
- 19:40
- 19:50
- 19:55
- 20:05
- 20:10
- 20:15
- 20:17
- 20:18
- 20:26
- 20:35
- 20:40
- 20:50
- 21:00
- 21:05
- 21:10
- 21:20
- 21:35
- 21:40
- 21:50
- 22:40
- 22:50
- 23:10
- 23:30
- 23:35
- 23:40
All departures National Express
- 03:12
- 04:12
- 04:55
- 05:12
- 05:18
- 05:34
- 05:40
- 05:52
- 05:54
- 06:00
- 06:12
- 06:14
- 06:20
- 06:34
- 06:40
- 06:52
- 06:54
- 07:00
- 07:02
- 07:12
- 07:14
- 07:34
- 07:40
- 07:52
- 07:54
- 07:58
- 08:00
- 08:12
- 08:14
- 08:18
- 08:34
- 08:40
- 08:52
- 08:54
- 09:00
- 09:02
- 09:12
- 09:14
- 09:16
- 09:19
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 10:40
- 21:45
- 22:45
- 23:45
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 Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDüsseldorf-CologneBook →
DB REDüsseldorf-CologneBook →
National ExpressDüsseldorf-CologneBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB RE, National Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Düsseldorf to Cologne works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Düsseldorf to Cologne, about 45 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 45 min, direct, no transfers.
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Düsseldorf to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
Routavio's timetable check shows 174 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:40.
When is the first train from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
The first train with National Express leaves at 03:12 and the last at 09:19, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures a day with National Express, between 03:12 and 09:19.
How far is Cologne from Düsseldorf?
About 35 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Düsseldorf to Cologne cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Düsseldorf to Cologne?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, DB RE, National Express.
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?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, DB RE, National Express
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026