How to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 45m, from €9.
We compared the ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 34 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Düsseldorf to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Düsseldorf → Colognebus
FlixBus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Düsseldorf to Cologne: train, bus
How the trip from Düsseldorf to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Düsseldorf to Cologne, about 45 min. In total it's roughly €9 over 45 min, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Cologne
DepartureDüsseldorfWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Düsseldorf to Cologne
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Düsseldorf to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne?+−
The most useful route takes about 45m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Cologne from Düsseldorf?+−
About 34 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Düsseldorf to Cologne cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €9. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Düsseldorf to Cologne?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Düsseldorf to Cologne without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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