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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £5
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £22
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 29 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 30 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 72
- Distance
- 40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne 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 to Dusseldorf Airport will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 72 trains from Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport, including 40 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 30 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 174915:18 0h29 Cologne Hbf 15:47 Düsseldorf Airport station £5 1 One-way 0 changes- ICE 543
6:25 0h30 Cologne Hbf 6:55 Düsseldorf Airport station £7 1 One-way 0 changes - ICE 1028
4:00 0h33 Cologne Hbf 4:33 Düsseldorf Airport station £7 1 One-way 0 changes - ICE 920
2:09 0h29 Cologne Hbf 2:38 Düsseldorf Airport station £7 1 One-way 0 changes - ICE 204 · S11
9:11 0h44 Cologne Hbf 9:55 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station £8 1 One-way 1 change
- ICE 920
2:09 0h29 Cologne Hbf 2:38 Düsseldorf Airport station £7 1 One-way 0 changes - ICE 1749
15:18 0h29 Cologne Hbf 15:47 Düsseldorf Airport station £5 1 One-way 0 changes - ICE 545
8:25 0h30 Cologne Hbf 8:55 Düsseldorf Airport station £16 1 One-way 0 changes - ICE 543
6:25 0h30 Cologne Hbf 6:55 Düsseldorf Airport station £7 1 One-way 0 changes - ICE 541
4:25 0h30 Cologne Hbf 4:55 Düsseldorf Airport station £16 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport
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Trains from Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 25m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 2:00 |
Last train 21:27 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport trip
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Live departures
Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89713 | 8:07 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:02 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| S11 | 8:14 Cologne Hbf | 1h21 | 9:35 DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 545 · 89713 | On time 8:25 Cologne Hbf | 0h37 | 9:02 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
| 28508 | 8:31 Cologne Hbf | 0h37 | 9:08 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| S11 | 8:44 Cologne Hbf | 1h21 | 10:05 DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 26811 | 8:49 Cologne Hbf | 0h38 | 9:27 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 220 · S11 | On time 8:49 Cologne Hbf | 0h46 | 9:35 DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS) | 1 change | |
| 89715 | 9:07 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 10:02 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| S11 | 9:14 Cologne Hbf | 1h21 | 10:35 DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1745 · S11 | On time 9:17 Cologne Hbf | 0h48 | 10:05 DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS) | 1 change | |
| ICE 847 · 89715 | On time 9:25 Cologne Hbf | 0h37 | 10:02 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
| 28510 | 9:31 Cologne Hbf | 0h37 | 10:08 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 26813 | 9:49 Cologne Hbf | 0h38 | 10:27 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 89717 | 10:07 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 11:02 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1022 · 89877 | On time 10:14 Cologne Hbf | 0h38 | 10:52 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
| ICE 547 | On time 10:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h31 | 10:55 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 547 · 89717 | On time 10:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h38 | 11:02 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
| ICE 128 · 10215 | Delayed 9:49 10:35Cologne Hbf | 0h37 | 11:12 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
| S6 · ICE 728 · 89879 | 11:07 Cologne Hbf | 0h45 | 11:52 Düsseldorf Airport station | 2 changes | |
| ICE 202 · 89719 | 11:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h44 | 12:02 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
| 89721 | 12:07 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 13:02 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1020 · 89880 | On time 12:09 Cologne Hbf | 0h52 | 13:01 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
| S11 | 12:14 Cologne Hbf | 1h21 | 13:35 DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 28516 | 12:31 Cologne Hbf | 0h37 | 13:08 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| S11 | 12:44 Cologne Hbf | 1h21 | 14:05 DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 26819 | 12:49 Cologne Hbf | 0h38 | 13:27 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 126 · 26819 | On time 12:50 Cologne Hbf | 0h37 | 13:27 Düsseldorf Airport station | 1 change | |
| ICE 126 · S11 | On time 12:50 Cologne Hbf | 0h45 | 13:35 DÜSSELDORF FLUGHAFEN (DUS) | 1 change | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
| ICE 920 · S8 | 2:09 Cologne Hbf | 1h37 | 3:46 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
| ICE 920 | 2:09 Cologne Hbf | 0h29 | 2:38 Düsseldorf Airport station | 0 changesdirect | |
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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.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cologne and Dusseldorf Airport
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FAQs: Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Dusseldorf Airport
Most Cologne to Dusseldorf Airport trains use the Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Dusseldorf Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln 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 and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz 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 and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
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