The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 30 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Dusseldorf Airport every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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.
ICE 154122:460h36Cologne Hbf23:22Düsseldorf Airport station£61One-way0 changes
ICE 8457:260h31Cologne Hbf7:57Düsseldorf Airport station£121One-way0 changes
ICE 5414:250h30Cologne Hbf4:55Düsseldorf Airport station£121One-way0 changes
ICE 9202:090h29Cologne Hbf2:38Düsseldorf Airport station£121One-way0 changes
ICE 920 · S82:091h37Cologne Hbf3:46Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station£151One-way1 change
ICE 94315:280h29Cologne Hbf15:57Düsseldorf Airport station£221One-way0 changes
ICE 64114:260h29Cologne Hbf14:55Düsseldorf Airport station£251One-way0 changes
ICE 84911:280h29Cologne Hbf11:57Düsseldorf Airport station£181One-way0 changes
ICE 9202:090h29Cologne Hbf2:38Düsseldorf Airport station£121One-way0 changes
ICE 94719:270h30Cologne Hbf19:57Düsseldorf Airport station£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 40 km
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport trains for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:27 Cologne Hbf | 0h30 | 22:57 Dusseldorf Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
ICE 541 | On time 4:25 Cologne Hbf | 0h30 | 4:55 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 206 · 89871 | On time 7:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h41 | 7:52 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
ICE 206 · S11 | On time 7:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h44 | 7:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 845 | On time 7:26 Cologne Hbf | 0h31 | 7:57 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2206 · S11 | On time 7:46 Cologne Hbf | 0h49 | 8:35 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 204 · 89875 | On time 9:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h41 | 9:52 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
ICE 204 · S11 | On time 9:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h44 | 9:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 847 | On time 9:26 Cologne Hbf | 0h31 | 9:57 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5107 · S11 | 9:49 Cologne Hbf | 0h46 | 10:35 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 849 | On time 11:28 Cologne Hbf | 0h29 | 11:57 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2202 · S11 | On time 11:46 Cologne Hbf | 0h49 | 12:35 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 1020 · S1 | On time 12:08 Cologne Hbf | 0h40 | 12:48 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
ICE 941 | On time 13:27 Cologne Hbf | 0h30 | 13:57 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2200 · S11 | On time 13:46 Cologne Hbf | 0h49 | 14:35 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 610 · 89885 | On time 14:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h41 | 14:52 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
ICE 641 | On time 14:26 Cologne Hbf | 0h29 | 14:55 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 943 | On time 15:28 Cologne Hbf | 0h29 | 15:57 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1055+ 74497 | On time 15:36 Cologne Hbf | 0h43 | 16:19 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
IC 2008 · S11 | On time 15:46 Cologne Hbf | 0h49 | 16:35 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
IC 2006 · S11 | On time 17:46 Cologne Hbf | 0h49 | 18:35 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 516 · 21340 | On time 18:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h41 | 18:52 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
ICE 516 · S11 | On time 18:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h44 | 18:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 645 | On time 18:25 Cologne Hbf | 0h30 | 18:55 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 947 | On time 19:27 Cologne Hbf | 0h30 | 19:57 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 514 · 21342 | On time 20:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h41 | 20:52 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
ICE 514 · S11 | On time 20:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 21:05 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 512 · S11 | On time 22:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 23:05 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 1541 | On time 22:46 Cologne Hbf | 0h36 | 23:22 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:09, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 29m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 1:09 |
Last train 22:27 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Dusseldorf Airport from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Süwex
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Dusseldorf Airport 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 Dusseldorf Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Dusseldorf Airport
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only
- There are luggage lockers in the station
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only
- There are luggage lockers in the station
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5
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