What is the travel distance from Düsseldorf to Cologne?

Düsseldorf and Cologne are 35 km (22 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from ZOB am Hbf in Düsseldorf will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

Bus Düsseldorf to Cologne from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Cologne on November 26
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 27
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 28
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 29
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 30
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 December 1
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 December 2
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 8:05 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

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

12carpool 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$10 - $83	Average Duration39m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $30	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Cologne?

Stops in Düsseldorf

A
ZOB am Hbf
Fernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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B
Hbf
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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C
Bastionstraße, 24
Bastionstraße 24, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
D
Kurfürstenstraße
Kurfürstenstraße, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
E
Kasernenstraße
Kasernenstraße 3, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
Düsseldorf and Cologne are 35 km (22 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
Buses departing from ZOB am Hbf in Düsseldorf will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport 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

11-24

$5

11-25

$5

Today

$5

11-27

$4

11-28

$5

11-29

$4

11-30

$5

12-01

$4

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 27, 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 Düsseldorf to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $4 to $12 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 $4 which is on 2025-11-27.