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Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station

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Germany Köln Hbf Düsseldorf Central Station

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Köln Hbf, Germany → Düsseldorf Central Station, Germany

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46 м

Turn right onto Dompropst-Ketzer-Straße

Dompropst-Ketzer-Straße, 79 м

79 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto An den Dominikanern

An den Dominikanern, 1 km 677 м

1 km 677 м

Turn slight right onto Christophstraße

Christophstraße, 108 м

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Turn right onto Probsteigasse

Probsteigasse, 211 м

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Süwex

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Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

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Duration 24 min

Frequency Every 4 hours

Estimated price $10.18–$26.72

Phone +31 30 751 5155

Customer Service +31 30 751 5155

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Eurostar

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Duration 23 min

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $29.26–$69.97

Phone +44 343 218 6186

Customer Service +44 343 218 6186

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

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Duration 23 min

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $27.99–$31.81

Phone +49 30 311-682904

Customer Service +49 30 311-682904

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Deutsche Bahn Regional

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Duration 51 min

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $12.09–$17.81

Phone +49 30 2970

Customer Service +49 30 2970

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National Express

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Duration 31 min

Frequency Every 20 minutes

Estimated price $10.81–$16.54

Phone 08717 81 81 81

Customer Service 08717 81 81 81

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TRI Train Rental GmbH

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Duration 34 min

Frequency Twice daily

Phone +49 9126 301 90 70

Customer Service +49 9126 301 90 70

Email [email protected]

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Flixtrain

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Duration 25 min

Frequency 4 times a day

Estimated price $3.69–$5.34

Phone +49 30 300 137 100

Customer Service +49 30 300 137 100

Email [email protected]

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Süwex

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Duration 26 min

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $12.72–$19.08

Phone 0621 8301200

Customer Service 0621 8301200

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Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

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Duration 26 min

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $3.73

Phone +352 24 89 24 89

Customer Service +352 24 89 24 89

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Arjani Travel

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Arjani Travel

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Duration 1h 15m

Frequency Twice a week

Phone +355 68 20 63 724

Customer Service +355 68 20 63 724

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What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station is to drive which costs $5.98 - $9.24 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station is to train which takes 23 min and costs $3.15 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Düsseldorf Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne and arriving at Düsseldorf Hbf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Düsseldorf Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Düsseldorf Hbf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Düsseldorf Central Station is 40 km. The road distance is 39.1 km.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs $3.15 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station?

The train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station bus from?

Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station train from?

Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station is to train which takes 23 min and costs $3.15 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 15m. There are no good options to fly between Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station bus arrive?

Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station train arrive?

Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station is 39 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station?

Book your Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Central Station train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Düsseldorf Central Station?

There are 1955+ hotels available in Düsseldorf Central Station. Prices start at $35.91 per night.

Königsallee

The Königsallee (German pronunciation: ⓘ; literally "King's Avenue") is an urban boulevard in Düsseldorf, state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The Königsallee is noted for both the landscaped canal that runs along its center, as well as for the fashion showrooms and luxury retail stores located along its sides.

Esprit Arena

Merkur Spiel-Arena (stylized in all caps), previously known as the Esprit Arena (until 2 August 2018), the LTU Arena (until June 2009), and also called the Düsseldorf Arena (during the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest and the UEFA Euro 2024), is a retractable roof football stadium in Düsseldorf, Germany. The arena currently hosts association football team Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Schloss Benrath

Schloss Benrath (Benrath Palace) is a Baroque-style maison de plaisance (pleasure palace) in Benrath, which is now a borough of Düsseldorf. It was erected for the Elector Palatine Charles Theodor and his wife, Countess Palatine Elisabeth Auguste of Sulzbach, by his garden and building director Nicolas de Pigage. Construction began in 1755 and was completed in 1770. The ensemble at Benrath has been proposed for designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Düsseldorf Central Station

Düsseldorf is the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state of Germany. It is the second-largest city in the state after Cologne, and the seventh-largest city in Germany, with a population of 653,253.

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