What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne is to drive which costs €5 - €9 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne is to train which takes 24 min and costs €4 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf Hbf and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station station and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf Hbf and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne?

The distance between Düsseldorf Hbf and Cologne is 40 km. The road distance is 39.5 km.

How do I travel from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs €4 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne?

The train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne bus from?

Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne train from?

Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne is to train which takes 24 min and costs €4 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31 min.

Where does the Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne bus arrive?

Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne train arrive?

Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne is 40 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne?

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Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
24 min
€4–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
31 min
Drive 39.5 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Colognecar 39.5 km
28 min
€6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Düsseldorf Hbf to Colognetaxi 39.5 km
28 min
€100–120
Bus via Köln Messe/Deutz Bahnhof
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bahnhofbus S6
1h 50m
€7–10

Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne by train

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Distance: 39.8 km
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Düsseldorf Hbf, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

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. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 25 min.

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