How to get from Cologne to Düsseldorf
- 35 km as the crow flies
- 147 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Düsseldorf: bus. The two cities are about 35 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
35 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €3Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 24mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€3Omio catalogue, Oct 1124m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 1145m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Düsseldorf: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Düsseldorfbus
FlixBus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Cologne to Düsseldorf
FlixBus runs 147 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:05 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 147 | 02:05 | 23:35 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 40 | 03:40 | 14:17 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 06:40 | 20:00 |
| DB REtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:05
- 02:40
- 03:05
- 03:10
- 03:30
- 03:40
- 03:45
- 04:00
- 04:05
- 04:10
- 04:30
- 04:45
- 04:55
- 05:00
- 05:10
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 05:55
- 06:00
- 06:14
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 06:38
- 06:55
- 07:01
- 07:14
- 07:15
- 07:25
- 07:35
- 08:00
- 08:01
- 08:15
- 08:25
- 08:35
- 08:36
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:01
- 09:25
- 09:50
- 09:55
- 10:01
- 10:14
- 10:45
- 10:55
- 11:14
- 11:15
- 11:45
- 11:55
- 12:05
- 12:39
- 13:00
- 13:01
- 13:05
- 13:15
- 13:34
- 13:35
- 13:45
- 14:00
- 14:01
- 14:12
- 14:14
- 14:15
- 14:40
- 14:45
- 15:01
- 15:14
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:35
- 15:40
- 15:55
- 16:01
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 16:35
- 16:45
- 16:55
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 17:50
- 18:30
- 18:40
- 18:50
- 19:30
- 19:40
- 19:50
- 20:40
- 21:10
- 21:35
- 21:40
- 22:10
- 22:20
- 22:35
- 23:35
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 03:40
- 04:05
- 05:11
- 05:26
- 05:44
- 06:25
- 06:49
- 07:11
- 07:17
- 07:26
- 07:40
- 07:46
- 08:17
- 08:25
- 08:32
- 08:45
- 08:49
- 09:11
- 09:17
- 09:26
- 09:46
- 10:14
- 10:18
- 10:32
- 10:49
- 11:10
- 11:11
- 11:17
- 11:46
- 12:09
- 12:18
- 12:32
- 12:45
- 12:49
- 13:10
- 13:11
- 13:17
- 13:46
- 14:11
- 14:17
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 06:40
- 07:40
- 18:00
- 20:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Düsseldorf works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Düsseldorf, about 45 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 45 min, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Düsseldorf: common questions
When is the first bus from Cologne to Düsseldorf?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:05 and the last at 23:35, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Düsseldorf?
147 a day with FlixBus, between 02:05 and 23:35.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Düsseldorf leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Cologne to Düsseldorf?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 03:40 and the last at 14:17, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Cologne to Düsseldorf?
40 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 03:40 and 14:17.
How far is Düsseldorf from Cologne?
About 35 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Cologne to Düsseldorf?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Düsseldorf?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026