The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne 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 to Düsseldorf will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 18 trains that leave Cologne for Düsseldorf every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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.
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ICE 1541
IC 5107
ICE 1520
ICE 1541
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IC 2310
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Compare train and coach for Cologne to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 34 km
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54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Cologne to Düsseldorf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf trains for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 15:14 Cologne Hbf | 0h22 | 15:36 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
10923 · ICE 916 | On time 15:22 Cologne Hbf | 0h30 | 15:52 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
S11 · ICE 624 | Delayed 17:07 Cologne Hbf | 0h29 | 17:49 17:49Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
S11 · ICE 620 | On time 19:07 Cologne Hbf | 0h33 | 19:40 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
10931 · ICE 912 | On time 19:22 Cologne Hbf | 0h32 | 19:54 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 512 · 26438 | On time 21:11 Cologne Hbf | 1h07 | 22:18 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
| Friday 16 January | |||||
ICE 845 | On time 06:04 Cologne Hbf | 0h26 | 06:30 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2310 | On time 06:12 Cologne Hbf | 0h22 | 06:34 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 07:14 Cologne Hbf | 0h23 | 07:37 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S11 · ICE 822 | On time 08:07 Cologne Hbf | 0h29 | 08:36 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 857 | On time 08:22 Cologne Hbf | 0h24 | 08:46 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5107 | 08:49 Cologne Hbf | 0h26 | 09:15 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:14 Cologne Hbf | 0h23 | 11:37 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1032 | On time 11:25 Cologne Hbf | 0h23 | 11:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S11 · ICE 722 | On time 13:07 Cologne Hbf | 0h31 | 13:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
10919 · ICE 918 | 13:22 Cologne Hbf | 0h32 | 13:54 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1520 | 15:07 Cologne Hbf | 0h20 | 15:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Düsseldorf
Trains from Cologne to Düsseldorf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 21m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurostar from Cologne to Düsseldorf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express, Eurostar trains will get you between Cologne and Düsseldorf from £3. 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
Eurostar
National Express
Trains from Cologne to Dusseldorf
Cologne to Dusseldorf are about 27.5 miles apart and trains from Cologne to Dusseldorf run very frequently, taking around 21 minutes to 30 minutes. Normally, there are no changes on this route, but very occasionally services have just one change. Services begin just after midnight and run periodically through the night. During the daytime, trains from Cologne to Dusseldorf run every 10-15 minutes and the final service departs at around 11:30 p.m. Journeys are on Deutsche Bahn's high-speed trains, known as ICE trains.
FAQs: Cologne to Düsseldorf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Düsseldorf
- 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.
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
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