How far is Cologne from Düsseldorf by coach?

The journey from Düsseldorf to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 22 miles (35 km).

Is there a way to reach Cologne from Düsseldorf without a car?

You can reach Cologne from Düsseldorf by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Düsseldorf to Cologne from £2 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Cologne on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:59	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Cologne on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:59	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:15	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Cologne on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:59	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:15	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Cologne on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:59	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:15	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Cologne on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:59	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:15	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Cologne on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:59	ZOB am Hbf	1h 6m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:15	Düsseldorf Airport	1h 30m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 08:56 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £2, 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£5 - £16	Average duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £49	Average duration38m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£2 - £11	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Infobus

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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 travelling by bus from Düsseldorf to Cologne

How far is Cologne from Düsseldorf by coach?
The journey from Düsseldorf to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 22 miles (35 km).
Is there a way to reach Cologne from Düsseldorf without a car?
You can reach Cologne from Düsseldorf by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

£3

13/11

£3

Today

£3

15/11

£3

16/11

£3

17/11

£3

18/11

£2

19/11

£2

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Cologne was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £2

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 £2 to £7 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 £2, which is on 2025-11-18.