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Train Köln → Düsseldorf

Schedule & travel time

0h 21m 33 km 100 trains/day
ICE RE

Route overview

0h 21m

Fastest time

0h 24m

Avg. duration

33

Kilometers

100

Trains per day

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By train from Köln to Düsseldorf

An important regional connection: The train connection from Köln to Düsseldorf is one of the most frequently served rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 0h 21m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 33 kilometers and is served by about 100 trains every day. The high frequency offers maximum flexibility for trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Extrem dichter Takt (RRX)

Route highlights

  • Rhein-Ruhr-Express
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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Köln to Düsseldorf saves you about 6 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Köln to Düsseldorf?

The fastest connection from Köln to Düsseldorf takes 0h 21m. The average travel time is 0h 24m.

How many trains run daily from Köln to Düsseldorf?

About 100 trains run daily on the Köln - Düsseldorf route. Train types include ICE, RE.

What is the route from Köln to Düsseldorf?

The direct connection covers 33 km.

More interesting connections

Köln → Bonn
0h 19m25 km
Köln → Amsterdam
2h 38m214 km
Düsseldorf Flughafen → Düsseldorf
6m7 km
München → Düsseldorf
4h 50m550 km
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Return journey

Düsseldorf Köln

More connections

Köln → Bonn0h 19mKöln → Amsterdam2h 38mKöln → Aachen0h 33mKöln → Siegen1h 26mDüsseldorf Flughafen → Düsseldorf6mMünchen → Düsseldorf4h 50mKrefeld → Düsseldorf15m
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Schedule data last updated: 13/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

Notice: All information on this page (Travel times, Frequencies, Connections) is provided without guarantee and may change at any time. For current and binding information, please visit the official provider websites. This website is not affiliated with Deutsche Bahn AG or other railway companies.

Last update: April 2026

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