What is the travel distance from Düsseldorf to Cologne?

The distance between the two cities is 22 miles (35 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Cologne?

The majority of buses traveling from Düsseldorf to Cologne start their journey at ZOB am Hbf and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, Cologne Zoo and Köln Triangle Panorama.

Bus Düsseldorf to Cologne from $2 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Cologne on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:15pm	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Cologne on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:15pm	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Cologne on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:15pm	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Cologne on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:15pm	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Cologne on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:15pm	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:15pm	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Cologne on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:15pm	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:15 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $20	Average Duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $63	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $14	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,329 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Cologne?

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - ZOB am Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Bastionstraße, 24

D - Kurfürstenstraße

E - Kasernenstraße

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$3

11/15

$4

Today

$5

11/17

$3

11/18

$3

11/19

$3

11/20

$3

11/21

$3

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $3

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 $3 to $8 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 $3 which is on 2025-11-18.