- Distance: 95.2 km
- Duration: 1h 25m
The average train between Dortmund and Cologne takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dortmund to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Dortmund and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.
Dortmund to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Cologne is 74 km. The road distance is 90 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Four other operators also service this route.
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