- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Important collection of modern and contemporary art near the cathedral, including Pop Art and post-war works. A staple for art-focused visitors.
Cheapest price on 29 Oct
£8
Average ticket price on 29 Oct
£10
Fastest journey on 29 Oct
1 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 29 Oct
1 h 13 m
Trains on 29 Oct
4
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund Airport to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund Airport to Cologne will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Thu 29 Oct, we found 4 trains from Dortmund Airport to Cologne, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.








Trains from Dortmund Airport to Cologne run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 18:27. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:57 |
Last train 18:27 |
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The table below shows live departures for Dortmund Airport to Cologne trains for today, Wednesday 28 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17413 | 10:19 Holzwickede station | 1h19 | 11:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17415 | 10:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 12:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17415 | 10:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 12:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
20074 · 28515 | 10:42 Holzwickede station | 1h47 | 12:29 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 20076 · ICE 652 | Delayed 11:03 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h12 | 12:23 12:23Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20076 · ICE 652 | Delayed 11:06 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h09 | 12:23 12:23Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
17415 | 11:18 Holzwickede station | 1h20 | 12:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17417 | 11:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 13:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17417 | 11:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 13:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
20076 · ICE 652 | Delayed 11:42 Holzwickede station | 1h33 | 12:23 12:23Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 20078 · 28519 | 12:03 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h26 | 14:29 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20078 · 28519 | 12:06 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h23 | 14:29 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
17417 | 12:19 Holzwickede station | 1h19 | 13:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17419 | 12:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 14:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17419 | 12:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 14:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
20078 · 28519 | 12:42 Holzwickede station | 1h47 | 14:29 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 20080 · ICE 650 | Delayed 13:03 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h12 | 14:20 14:20Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20080 · ICE 650 | Delayed 13:06 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h09 | 14:20 14:20Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
17419 | 13:18 Holzwickede station | 1h20 | 14:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17421 | 13:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 15:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17421 | 13:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 15:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
20080 · ICE 650 | Delayed 13:42 Holzwickede station | 1h33 | 14:20 14:20Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 611 | On time 13:55 Dortmund-Wickede station | 1h51 | 15:46 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 611 | On time 13:57 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 1h49 | 15:46 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20082 · 28523 | 14:03 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h26 | 16:29 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20082 · 28523 | 14:06 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h23 | 16:29 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
17421 | 14:19 Holzwickede station | 1h19 | 15:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17423 | 14:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 16:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17423 | 14:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 16:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
20082 · 28523 | 14:42 Holzwickede station | 1h47 | 16:29 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 201 | 14:55 Dortmund-Wickede station | 1h53 | 16:48 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 201 | 14:57 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 1h51 | 16:48 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20084 · ICE 558 | Delayed 15:03 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h12 | 16:21 16:21Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20084 · ICE 558 | Delayed 15:06 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h09 | 16:21 16:21Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 1013 | Delayed 15:10 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h18 | 16:30 16:30Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 changes | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 1013 | Delayed 15:12 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h16 | 16:30 16:30Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 changes | |
17423 | 15:18 Holzwickede station | 1h20 | 16:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17425 | 15:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 17:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17425 | 15:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 17:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
20084 · ICE 558 | Delayed 15:42 Holzwickede station | 1h33 | 16:21 16:21Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 613 | On time 15:55 Dortmund-Wickede station | 1h51 | 17:46 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 613 | On time 15:57 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 1h49 | 17:46 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20086 · 28527 | 16:03 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h26 | 18:29 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20086 · 28527 | 16:06 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h23 | 18:29 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
17425 | 16:19 Holzwickede station | 1h19 | 17:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17427 | 16:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 18:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17427 | 16:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 18:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
20086 · 28527 | 16:42 Holzwickede station | 1h47 | 18:29 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 203 | 16:55 Dortmund-Wickede station | 1h53 | 18:48 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 203 | 16:57 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 1h51 | 18:48 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20088 · ICE 556 | On time 17:03 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h12 | 19:15 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20088 · ICE 556 | On time 17:06 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h09 | 19:15 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 1015 | On time 17:10 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h17 | 19:27 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 changes | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 1015 | On time 17:12 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h15 | 19:27 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 changes | |
17427 | 17:18 Holzwickede station | 1h20 | 18:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17429 | 17:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 19:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17429 | 17:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 19:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
20088 · ICE 556 | On time 17:42 Holzwickede station | 1h33 | 19:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 615 | On time 17:55 Dortmund-Wickede station | 1h51 | 19:46 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 615 | On time 17:57 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 1h49 | 19:46 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20090 · 28531 | 18:03 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h26 | 20:29 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20090 · 28531 | 18:06 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h23 | 20:29 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
17429 | 18:19 Holzwickede station | 1h19 | 19:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17431 | 18:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 20:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17431 | 18:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 20:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
20090 · 28531 | 18:42 Holzwickede station | 1h47 | 20:29 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 205 | 18:55 Dortmund-Wickede station | 1h52 | 20:47 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · S2 · ICE 205 | 18:57 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 1h50 | 20:47 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20092 · ICE 554 | On time 19:03 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h11 | 21:14 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 20092 · ICE 554 | On time 19:06 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h08 | 21:14 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
17431 | 19:18 Holzwickede station | 1h20 | 20:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17433 | 19:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 21:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17433 | 19:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 21:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
20092 · ICE 554 | On time 19:42 Holzwickede station | 1h32 | 21:14 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
17433 | 20:19 Holzwickede station | 1h19 | 21:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17435 | 20:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h05 | 22:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · 17435 | 20:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h02 | 22:38 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
17435 | 21:18 Holzwickede station | 1h20 | 22:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · 17437 · ICE 619 | 21:33 Dortmund-Wickede West station | 2h15 | 23:48 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · 17437 · ICE 619 | 21:36 Dortmund-Wickede station | 2h12 | 23:48 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
17437 · ICE 619 | 22:19 Holzwickede station | 1h29 | 23:48 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
17439 · ICE 209 | On time 23:18 Holzwickede station | 1h30 | 0:48 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
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Important collection of modern and contemporary art near the cathedral, including Pop Art and post-war works. A staple for art-focused visitors.
Archaeological museum built around Roman remains, especially the Dionysus mosaic. Excellent for understanding Cologne’s Roman origins.
Major art museum with medieval painting, sculpture and applied arts. A strong choice for seeing Cologne’s artistic heritage in one place.
Historic old town lanes and squares by the Rhine, packed with colourful houses, churches and viewpoints. Ideal for a classic Cologne stroll.
Long Rhine promenade with bridge, cathedral and river views. Popular for walking, photography and watching boats pass through the city centre.
Lively square in the old town framed by historic buildings and museums. A useful base for sightseeing and one of Cologne’s best-known public spaces.
Rye bread with butter, cheese, ham or sausage, traditionally served in Cologne breweries as a simple local snack with Kölsch.
Hearty dish of black pudding with fried onions and mashed potatoes, a Rhineland classic closely associated with Cologne home cooking.
Slow-cooked horsemeat in a sweet-sour raisin sauce, a historic Rhineland speciality still served in a few traditional Cologne restaurants.
Classic Brauhaus serving Päffgen Kölsch and Rhineland favourites in a bustling, wood-panelled setting popular with locals.
Traditional brewery venue by Heumarkt with house Kölsch and dependable regional cooking in a spacious historic hall.
Long-established restaurant for refined German and Rhineland cooking, with a more formal atmosphere than a typical Brauhaus.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey in peak periods, but dining and public transport are broadly manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is often included, but it is usual to round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés if service was good.
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Most Dortmund Airport to Cologne trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz. Use this guide to compare Dortmund Airport and Cologne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
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 storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
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