There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 62 / ...
1h 42m€20–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Köln Hbfbus
1h 59m€3–7Drive 85.6 km
- Drive from Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmessecar 85.6 km
1h 1m€13–19Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund to Cologne88.7 km
2h€4–10
Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse is to bus which costs €3 - €7 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €12 - €19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund Stadthaus and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Dortmund Hbf and Koelnmesse is 108 km. The road distance is 85.6 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €20 - €40.
The train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Dortmund Stadthaus station.
Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €7 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Hbf, Germany and Koelnmesse, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Köln Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €3–7 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- SVS
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Dortmund to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Dortmund Hbf to Koelnmesse.
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