1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
22 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
39 m
Trains on 12 Sept
11
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 11 trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 45 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Coach takes on average 45m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (34m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:48 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0h44 | 20:32 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:27 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0h53 | 22:20 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:27 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0h53 | 23:20 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:35 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h00 | 23:35 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
![]() | 0:38 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0h53 | 1:31 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:09 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0h39 | 1:48 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:28 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0h57 | 2:25 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:48 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0h44 | 7:32 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:04 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0h45 | 7:49 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:14 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0h22 | 11:36 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:09 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0h44 | 15:53 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 43m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 1:20 |
Last train 23:38 |
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Discover the best of Düsseldorf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Düsseldorf trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum in the Ehrenhof complex, with major 20th-century and modern works in a striking cultural setting.
Important collection of modern and contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and installation, housed in a landmark black-granite building.
Gallery for post-war and contemporary art in a former parliament building. Worth visiting for its focused exhibitions and riverside location.
The historic old town by the Rhine, packed with lanes, churches and squares. Ideal for wandering, architecture and a lively sense of local life.
Popular riverfront promenade for walking and cycling, linking the old town with modern districts and offering broad Rhine views.
Elegant boulevard famed for its broad canal, mature trees and high-end shops. Even without shopping, it is one of the city’s classic walks.
Rye bread spread with savoury minced pork and onions. A classic Rhineland pub snack, especially associated with Düsseldorf breweries.
Blood sausage served with apple sauce and mashed potatoes. A traditional Rhineland comfort dish found in breweries and home cooking.
Slow-cooked beef in a dark raisin sauce with potato dumplings or red cabbage. A festive Rhineland speciality popular in Düsseldorf.
Long-running brewery restaurant known for fresh Altbier, roast pork, sausages and hearty local fare near the old town.
Historic Altstadt brewery serving classic Rhineland dishes and its own Altbier in a lively, traditional beer hall setting.
Traditional brewery venue pouring Schumacher Alt and serving substantial Düsseldorf classics in a convivial, wood-panelled setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is efficient and fairly priced for city breaks.
Service is usually not included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Düsseldorf Hbf -> Steinstraße/Königsallee, Düsseldorf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf trains use the Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Cologne Bonn Airport and Düsseldorf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf-Unterrath is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf-Unterrath has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Platia, Bauernstube Deppe, Telefónica Cafeteria, China Restauraut - Bambus Garten
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath.
Nearby hotels include Lindner Airport, Hotel Kleine Oase Im Treibhaus GmbH, Avidon Art & Design Hotel, Novotel.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
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