Trains tickets from Cologne to Dortmund

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Dortmund.

Bus
Average Price$9 - $29Average Duration2h 30m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$10 - $86Average Duration1h 19m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$5 - $14Average Duration1h
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Dortmund

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day
1hAverage Duration
$5Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Dortmund: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$17
Average train trip duration1h 19m
Number of daily trains24
Earliest train departure5:51am
Distance46 miles (73 km)
Latest train departure10:10pm

Cologne to Dortmund Train

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

Best price found
07/30
$9
07/31
$9
Today
$12
08/02
$24
08/03
$12
08/04
$9
08/05
$9
08/06
$9
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Dortmund was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $9

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 $9 to $98 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 $9 which is on 2025-08-05.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cologne to Dortmund is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Dortmund you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Dortmund compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Cologne to Dortmund while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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Train from Dortmund to Cologne

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