Bus Tickets from Düsseldorf to Cologne

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TodayMay 1
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Düsseldorf
    Departure location: ZOB am Hbf
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Düsseldorf
    Departure location: Düsseldorf Airport
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Cologne.

Average Price$10 - $34Average Duration1h 30m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$5 - $57Average Duration26m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$3 - $17Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Düsseldorf to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. 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

Bus Düsseldorf to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$11
Average bus trip duration1h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:15pm
Distance33 miles (52 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

Düsseldorf to Cologne Bus

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

Best price found
04/29
$9
04/30
$9
Today
$6
05/02
$6
05/03
$9
05/04
$10
05/05
$8
05/06
$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Cologne was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $10 for a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-05-02.

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