How far is Duisburg from Cologne?

Duisburg and Cologne are 36 miles (57 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Duisburg to Cologne leave from Hbf and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Flora and Botanical Garden, Lanxess Arena, Cologne Cathedral, Roman Praetorium and Hohenzollern Bridge.

Bus Duisburg to Cologne from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Duisburg 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	11:15pm	Duisburg	1h 50m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25pm	Duisburg	1h 25m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Duisburg	1h 50m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Duisburg	1h 25m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	11:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Duisburg	1h 25m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	3:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	3:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Duisburg	1h 25m	1:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	3:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Duisburg	1h 25m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	3:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Duisburg	1h 25m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Duisburg 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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

36 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $35	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $49	Average Duration41m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $8	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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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 Duisburg and Cologne?

Stops in Duisburg

A - Hbf

B - Mercatorstraße

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 Duisburg to Cologne by bus

How far is Duisburg from Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Duisburg 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

11/16

$7

11/17

$6

Today

$6

11/19

$5

11/20

$5

11/21

$6

11/22

$5

11/23

$6

The cheapest trip from Duisburg to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $14 for a bus ticket from Duisburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-19.