Next train departures

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on September 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	5:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	6:11pm	Hbf	1h 10m	7:21pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:01pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 20m	7:21pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:17pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	1h 27m	7:44pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:01pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 20m	7:21pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:17pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	1h 27m	7:44pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:01pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 20m	7:21pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:17pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	1h 27m	7:44pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on September 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:14am	Hbf	1h 19m	9:33am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	7:11am	Hbf	1h 10m	8:21am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
	Train	12:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	1:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	4:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	5:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on September 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:14am	Hbf	1h 19m	9:33am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	7:11am	Hbf	1h 10m	8:21am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
	Train	12:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	1:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	4:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	5:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on September 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Cheapest
	Train	7:11am	Hbf	1h 10m	8:21am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
	Train	8:14am	Hbf	1h 19m	9:33am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 22m	8:21am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	12:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	1:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on September 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:11am	Hbf	1h 10m	8:21am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	Train	8:14am	Hbf	1h 19m	9:33am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 37m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	12:22pm	Hbf	1h 28m	1:50pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	12:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	1:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 37m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on September 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:14am	Hbf	1h 19m	9:33am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	7:11am	Hbf	1h 10m	8:21am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
	Train	12:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	1:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	4:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	5:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on September 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Cheapest
	Train	7:11am	Hbf	1h 10m	8:21am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
	Train	8:14am	Hbf	1h 19m	9:33am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	4:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	5:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Cheapest
	Train	7:11am	Hbf	1h 10m	8:21am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
	Train	8:14am	Hbf	1h 19m	9:33am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	4:14pm	Hbf	1h 19m	5:33pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	1h 34m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	6:25am	Hbf	1h 20m	7:45am	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Dortmund

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just DKK 55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26train per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

73 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceDKK 63 - DKK 199	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceDKK 55 - DKK 537	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Dortmund?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Dortmund

A
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/540 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Dortmund by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Dortmund start at DKK 55. The average price for this train route is around DKK 159. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Dortmund?
The average train trip from Cologne to Dortmund takes 1h 20m and covers 73 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 9m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 26 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Dortmund?
The earliest train from Cologne to Dortmund departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 7:22pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Dortmund?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Dortmund?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09-07

DKK 55

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DKK 55

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DKK 55

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DKK 55

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DKK 55

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DKK 55

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DKK 55

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DKK 55

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dortmund was searched and found on Sep 7, 2026 with a price of DKK 55

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

You can expect to pay from DKK 55 to DKK 636 for a train ticket from Cologne to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at DKK 55 which is on 2026-09-11.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.