How to get from
Dortmund to Cologne
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Compare prices to get from Dortmund to Cologne
€5|1h 7m
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€6|1h 10m
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- Prices shown from Dortmund to Cologne are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Dortmund to Cologne
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Cologne costs only €6 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 12m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Average price
€8
Average duration
1h 26m
Departure time
04:35 - 11:50
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Flights
Fastest
Average price
€227
Average duration
1h 12m
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Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€6
Average duration
2h 34m
Departure time
05:05 - 23:45
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Dortmund to Cologne?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Dortmund to Cologne?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Dortmund to Cologne is Friday, with an average price of €8.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Dortmund to Cologne by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Dortmund to Cologne is Monday, with an average price of €6.
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From Dortmund to Cologne: Travel Information
Companies operating from Dortmund to Cologne
Find stations and airports near Dortmund and Cologne
Popular train stations near Dortmund
Dortmund Hbf
Kampstraße, Dortmund
Reinoldikirche, Dortmund
Dortmund City Hall
Dortmund Möllerbrücke
Popular train stations near Cologne
Heumarkt, Köln
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Severinstr., Köln
Popular airports near Dortmund
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Dortmund
Reinoldikirche, Dortmund
Dortmund Konigswall
Dortmund Platz der Deutschen Einheit
Dortmund
Steinstraße 39
Popular bus stations near Cologne
Cologne Central Bus Station
Cologne Johannisstrasse
Cologne Ottopl.
Hansaring
Cologne Gummersbacher
FAQ – How to Get from Dortmund to Cologne
How far is it from Dortmund to Cologne?
It’s about 79 km (49 mi) from Dortmund to Cologne.How do I get from Dortmund to Cologne?
You can travel from Dortmund to Cologne in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Cologne is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 12 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 1h 26m.Buses takes on average 2h 34m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Cologne is by Buses, with an average price of €6. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €8 on avergae.Flights costs around €227 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Dortmund and Cologne?
When traveling from Dortmund to Cologne, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Dortmund Airport and arrives at Cologne Airport , Trains typically departs from Dortmund Hbf and arrives at Heumarkt, Köln , Buses typically departs from Reinoldikirche, Dortmund and arrives at Cologne Central Bus Station .When should you book tickets from Dortmund to Cologne to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Dortmund to Cologne are usually cheapest (Friday), with an average price of €8 Flights from Dortmund to Cologne are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €6 .Are Dortmund and Cologne in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between Dortmund and Cologne.