Dortmund to Cologne

Dortmund to Cologne

Dortmund
Cologne
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Dortmund to Cologne Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Ayna Drive
Standard 4pax
Any time
+1h 15m
$236.27
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
06:05
10:10
$283.99
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
07:05
11:00
$182.73
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
07:25
20:55
$143.74
Flight
Condor
Economy
08:10
18:20
$242.09
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
08:30
11:20
$396.88
Flight
Condor
Economy
08:50
10:25
$207.17
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
09:50
01:00
$239.18
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
11:15
10:05
$275.84
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
11:45
10:10
$182.73
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
12:10
02:20
$244.41
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
13:20
11:40
$182.73
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
13:45
22:50
$303.77
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
14:10
21:00
$157.12
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
14:35
09:10
$684.71
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
15:00
16:15
$373.30
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
15:20
23:05
$460.10
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
15:40
11:20
$192.04
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
16:20
20:05
$395.72
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
16:50
20:05
$510.05

How to get from Dortmund to Cologne

Travelling between Dortmund and Cologne 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 129.70 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 66.62.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Dortmund and Cologne depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Dortmund and Cologne. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 25m to reach Cologne.

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

Travelling between Dortmund and Cologne can be as cheap as USD 66.62 if you opt for a CD train and as expensive as USD 129.70 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 Dortmund and Cologne ?

  • 60 from Dortmund to Cologne starting from 00:45 Dortmund Central until 06:07 Dortmund Central

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Dortmund to Cologne 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 Dortmund and Cologne

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 Dortmund to Cologne?

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 Dortmund to Cologne

Facts about the transport from Dortmund to Cologne

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure12:45 AM
Latest Departure8:55 PM
Departures per day60
Distance59 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCD, Eurowings, FlixTrain, Wizz Air Malta