The average train between Düsseldorf and Cologne Cathedral takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Düsseldorf to Cologne Cathedral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Düsseldorf and Cologne Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Cologne Cathedral at 12:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Cologne Cathedral station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Düsseldorf to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by National Express, depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Cologne Cathedral train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Düsseldorf and Cologne Cathedral is 33.7 km. The road distance is 40 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €7–35 and the journey takes 24 min. Six other operators also service this route.