What is the distance between Cologne and Düsseldorf?

The distance separating Cologne and Düsseldorf is 22 miles (35 km).

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

If you're headed to Düsseldorf from Cologne, chances are that your bus will leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at ZOB am Hbf. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Cologne to Düsseldorf from $2 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Düsseldorf on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 15m	6:45am	ZOB am Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:50 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Düsseldorf

We recommend carpooling

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

12carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $20	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $66	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $8	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 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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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Düsseldorf?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - ZOB am Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Bastionstraße, 24

D - Kurfürstenstraße

E - Kasernenstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Düsseldorf by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$8

11/17

$8

Today

$3

11/19

$3

11/20

$3

11/21

$3

11/22

$3

11/23

$3

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Düsseldorf 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 Cologne to Düsseldorf, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $3 to $8 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Düsseldorf based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $3 which is on 2025-11-19.