Trains tickets from Cologne to Düsseldorf

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TodayApr 26
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MonApr 28
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ThuMay 1
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FriMay 2
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Düsseldorf
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Düsseldorf
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Düsseldorf
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Düsseldorf
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Düsseldorf.

Bus
Average Price$10 - $34Average Duration1h 30m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$5 - $55Average Duration23m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$3 - $18Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Düsseldorf

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Düsseldorf. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
40mAverage Duration
$3Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Düsseldorf: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$29
Average train trip duration23m
Number of daily trains15
Earliest train departure12:03am
Distance21 miles (33 km)
Latest train departure8:25pm

Cologne to Düsseldorf Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/24
$6
04/25
$5
Today
$6
04/27
$6
04/28
$5
04/29
$4
04/30
$7
05/01
$7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Düsseldorf was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Düsseldorf, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $4 to $7 for a train ticket from Cologne to Düsseldorf based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cologne to Düsseldorf is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Düsseldorf you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cologne and Düsseldorf, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Cologne to Düsseldorf while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Düsseldorf to Cologne

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