What is the distance between Cologne and Düsseldorf?

It's about 35 km (22 miles) from Cologne to Düsseldorf.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Düsseldorf?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at ZOB am Hbf, in Düsseldorf.

Bus Cologne to Düsseldorf from $3 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:06 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Düsseldorf

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Düsseldorf. The journey takes about 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

35 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $29	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $93	Average Duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $18	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11378 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $8

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Düsseldorf?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - ZOB am Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Bastionstraße, 24

D - Kurfürstenstraße

E - Kasernenstraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Düsseldorf by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Düsseldorf?
It's about 35 km (22 miles) from Cologne to Düsseldorf.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Düsseldorf?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at ZOB am Hbf, in Düsseldorf.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$12

11-18

$5

Today

$12

11-20

$5

11-21

$5

11-22

$6

11-23

$5

11-24

$4

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Düsseldorf was searched and found on Nov 24, 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 bus tickets from Cologne to Düsseldorf, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $4 to $12 for a bus 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 2025-11-24.