There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain Re
1h 47mDrive 94.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedralcar 94.1 km
1h 4m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbfbus AirportExpress
- Take the bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Köln Hbfbus
2h 48mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Cologne Cathedral94.1 km
1h 4mBus, train
- Take the bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbfbus AirportExpress
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
2h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Köln Hbf via Dortmund Stadthaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Holzwickede and arriving at Koeln Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Cologne Cathedral is 98 km. The road distance is 94.1 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG, depart from Dortmund Airport station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by National Express, depart from Holzwickede station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Cologne Cathedral via Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund Stadthaus, Dortmund Stadthaus, and Köln Hbf in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG
Bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- SVS
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Cologne Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Cathedral.
There are 1858+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Cologne Cathedral. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














