The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
23
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 £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 23 trains that leave Cologne for Düsseldorf every day 23 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 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
FlixTrain9:010h24Cologne Hbf9:25Düsseldorf Hbf£81One-way0 changes
FlixTrain16:140h22Cologne Hbf16:36Düsseldorf Hbf£81One-way0 changes
FlixTrain8:140h22Cologne Hbf8:36Düsseldorf Hbf£81One-way0 changes
FlixTrain12:140h22Cologne Hbf12:36Düsseldorf Hbf£81One-way0 changes
FlixTrain15:010h23Cologne Hbf15:24Düsseldorf Hbf£81One-way0 changes
ICE 84911:280h21Cologne Hbf11:49Düsseldorf Hbf£221One-way0 changes
ICE 2208:490h21Cologne Hbf9:10Düsseldorf Hbf£271One-way0 changes
ICE 12810:490h21Cologne Hbf11:10Düsseldorf Hbf£271One-way0 changes
ICE 6168:110h21Cologne Hbf8:32Düsseldorf Hbf£271One-way0 changes
ICE 2049:110h21Cologne Hbf9:32Düsseldorf Hbf£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
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 coach which can get you there in 31m. 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 £3.
Distance: 34 km
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£8 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m 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 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 616 | On time 6:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h21 | 6:32 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 6:14 Cologne Hbf | 0h22 | 6:36 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 6:25 Cologne Hbf | 0h22 | 6:47 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1036 | On time 6:44 Cologne Hbf | 0h22 | 7:06 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 220 | On time 6:49 Cologne Hbf | 0h21 | 7:10 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 7:01 Cologne Hbf | 0h24 | 7:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 204 | On time 7:11 Cologne Hbf | 0h21 | 7:32 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2155 | On time 7:17 Cologne Hbf | 0h23 | 7:40 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 14:14 Cologne Hbf | 0h22 | 14:36 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Düsseldorf
Trains from Cologne to Düsseldorf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 15m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar from Cologne to Düsseldorf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, 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
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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