Cologne to Dortmund

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Cologne to Dortmund Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Ayna Drive	Standard 4pax	Any time	+1h 20m	$228.12
Flight	Freebird Airlines	Economy	00:30	10:00	$332.87
Flight	Pegasus Airlines	Economy	00:55	13:35	$258.73
Flight	Ajet	Economy	01:45	16:05	$322.39
Flight	Freebird Airlines	Economy	03:15	13:00	$612.20
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	04:15	07:20	$229.28
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	04:40	07:55	$463.22
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	05:00	11:30	$256.05
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	05:20	07:20	$199.02
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	05:50	21:25	$458.22
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	06:10	18:10	$447.68
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	06:30	18:35	$522.53
Flight	Austrian Airlines	Economy	07:00	16:35	$826.15
Flight	Pegasus Airlines	Economy	07:45	14:05	$358.13
Flight	Pegasus Airlines	Economy	08:15	14:05	$467.05
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	08:40	19:40	$734.49
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	09:45	18:35	$246.74
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	10:20	12:05	$9.99
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	10:45	07:20	$108.24
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	11:25	12:35	$602.53

How to get from Cologne to Dortmund

Travelling between Cologne and Dortmund is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 129.50 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 66.52.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Dortmund?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Cologne and Dortmund depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Cologne and Dortmund. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 7m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h to reach Dortmund.

How much does it cost to get from Cologne to Dortmund?

Travelling between Cologne and Dortmund can be as cheap as USD 66.52 if you opt for a CD train and as expensive as USD 129.50 if you buy a CD Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cologne and Dortmund ?

52 from Cologne to Dortmund starting from 00:07 Cologne Hbf until 05:49 Cologne Hbf

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cologne to Dortmund.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Cologne to Dortmund overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cologne and Dortmund

FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Cologne to Dortmund?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Cologne to Dortmund

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Cologne to Dortmund