Shortest travel time:
1 h 9 m
Longest travel time:
1 h 39 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$29
Avg. daily departures:
73
Earliest departure:
00:45
Latest departure:
23:38
Dortmund
Dortmund train station
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Königswall 15, 44137, Dortmund, Germany
90 km
Cologne
Cologne train stations
Cologne Hauptbahnhof
Trankgasse 11 50667, Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany

Dortmund to Cologne Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Dortmund to Cologne is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 1 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 73 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Dortmund to Cologne boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Dortmund to Cologne is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Dortmund to Cologne Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
1 hrs 9 min
1 hrs 39 min
00:45
11:45
29
Afternoon trains
1 hrs 9 min
1 hrs 33 min
12:09
17:50
23
Evening trains
1 hrs 10 min
1 hrs 36 min
18:13
20:51
12
Night trains
1 hrs 9 min
1 hrs 29 min
21:09
23:38
9

Trains on Dortmund - Cologne Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
1 hrs 9 min
$52
32
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
1 hrs 23 min
$57
6
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
1 hrs 26 min
$68
1
TGV INOUI
Bullet train
1 hrs 26 min
$80
20
TGV INOUI
Train with 1 change
1 hrs 29 min
$80
12
Thalys
Eurostar Red (Thalys)
Bullet train
1 hrs 35 min
$29
2
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