How to get from Dusseldorf to Koln
3 ways, 34 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 47 min | €5–16 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 50 min | €4–5 estimated |
| Taxi | 50 min | €60–85 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 09:011h 1m · 1 changeRheinbahn Stadtbahn U77€6–16
- 08:00 → 08:4848 min · 2 changesRheinbahn Stadtbahn U77€6–16
- 08:02 → 09:121h 10m · directDB Fernverkehr AG 43€5–15
- 08:02 → 09:041h 2m · 1 changeDB Fernverkehr AG 43€5–16
- 08:10 → 09:0151 min · 2 changesRheinbahn Stadtbahn U77€6–16
- 08:10 → 08:5747 min · 3 changesRheinbahn Stadtbahn U77€6–16
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Dusseldorf to Koln?
- The fastest way is by train: about 47 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 34 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Dusseldorf to Koln?
- Drive is the cheapest, from €4. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Dusseldorf to Koln?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 47 min. Fares run €5–16 across classes.
- How far is Koln from Dusseldorf by road?
- About 39 km, roughly 50 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €4–5; tolls and parking are extra.