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Train timetable info Cologne-Dortmund

Travel by train from Cologne to Dortmund. 57 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Cologne at 0h 23m and the last at 23h 16m, allowing you to cover the 69.62 km distance in as little as 1h 10m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

1h 20m

Shortest route time

1h 10m

First hour of departure

0h 23m

Last hour of departure

23h 16m

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How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Dortmund cost?

Book your train ticket in advance to travel for less. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Cologne to Dortmund take?

You should allow an average of 1h 20m to travel by train from Cologne to Dortmund.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cologne to Dortmund?

Allow 1h 10m to travel between Cologne and Dortmund on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Cologne to Dortmund each day?

Each day, 57 trains depart from Cologne to Dortmund.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cologne and Dortmund?

Between Cologne and Dortmund, the service may be a Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Cologne and Dortmund by train?

The train journey between Cologne and Dortmund, covers around 69.62 km.

What time is the first train from Cologne to Dortmund?

Take a morning journey on the Cologne to Dortmund train departing at 0h 23m.

What time is the last train from Cologne to Dortmund?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Cologne at 23h 16m.

To leave Cologne, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: KOLN HBF, KOLN MULHEIM.

At Dortmund, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: DORTMUND HBF.

Which train companies operate trains from Cologne to Dortmund?

Travel on a train operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, SBB for your journey from Cologne to Dortmund.

What services are offered on board?

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Dortmund?

The price of a Cologne – Dortmund train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Cologne to Dortmund thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Dortmund.

Price of a Cologne – Dortmund Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Cologne to Dortmund, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Cologne to Dortmund, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

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Direct train from Cologne to Dortmund and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Cologne - Dortmund. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Cologne - Dortmund

If you're travelling from Cologne to Dortmund, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Cologne to Dortmund on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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TER

Travel from Cologne to Dortmund with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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SBB

Travel from Cologne to Dortmund with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Cologne - Dortmund

To travel from Cologne to Dortmund, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Cologne to Dortmund by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Cologne - Dortmund guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

TER

Travel from Cologne to Dortmund by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

SBB

Travel from Cologne to Dortmund by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Cologne - Dortmund allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Cologne - Dortmund

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Cologne to Dortmund route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Stay connected while you travel

Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.
Enjoy the peace and quiet

To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.
Grab a bite or drink during your trip

Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.
Recharge your electronic devices

Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.
Carry your luggage with ease

Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.
Take your bicycle everywhere

Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.
Travel with your pet

Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.
Enjoy seat service in 1st class

In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.
Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Cologne-Dortmund Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
0h 23m	1h 48m	1h 25m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
0h 23m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 22 0h 45m Dusseldorf Hbf 0h 58m Duisburg Hbf 1h 12m Essen Hbf 1h 48m Dortmund Hbf
0h 43m	4h 05m	3h 22m	TER	Booking
0h 43m Koln Mulheim TER 1801 1h 01m Leverkusen Mitte 1h 20m Dusseldorf - Benrath 1h 45m Dusseldorf Hbf 2h 07m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 2h 33m Duisburg Hbf 2h 50m Mulheim (Ruhr) Hbf 3h 08m Essen Hbf Kruppstrasse/Am Thyssenhaus 3h 22m Wattenscheid 3h 37m Bochum Hbf (Buddenbergplatz) 4h 05m Dortmund Hbf
1h 58m	3h 27m	1h 29m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
1h 58m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 920 2h 47m Duisburg Hbf 3h 02m Essen Hbf 3h 14m Bochum Hbf 3h 27m Dortmund Hbf
4h 05m	5h 21m	1h 16m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
4h 05m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1028 4h 44m Duisburg Hbf 4h 58m Essen Hbf 5h 09m Bochum Hbf 5h 21m Dortmund Hbf
4h 16m	5h 41m	1h 25m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
4h 16m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 541 5h 05m Duisburg Hbf 5h 18m Essen Hbf 5h 29m Bochum Hbf 5h 41m Dortmund Hbf
5h 11m	6h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
5h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 208 5h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 5h 45m Duisburg Hbf 5h 58m Essen Hbf 6h 09m Bochum Hbf 6h 21m Dortmund Hbf
5h 26m	6h 44m	1h 18m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
5h 26m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 843 5h 49m Dusseldorf Hbf 5h 57m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 6h 07m Duisburg Hbf 6h 20m Essen Hbf 6h 31m Bochum Hbf 6h 44m Dortmund Hbf
5h 43m	7h 07m	1h 24m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
5h 43m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1543 6h 11m Dusseldorf Hbf 6h 27m Duisburg Hbf 6h 43m Essen Hbf 6h 54m Bochum Hbf 7h 07m Dortmund Hbf
6h 11m	7h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
6h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 618 6h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 6h 45m Duisburg Hbf 6h 58m Essen Hbf 7h 09m Bochum Hbf 7h 21m Dortmund Hbf
6h 25m	7h 43m	1h 18m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
6h 25m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 543 6h 47m Dusseldorf Hbf 6h 55m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 7h 05m Duisburg Hbf 7h 18m Essen Hbf 7h 30m Bochum Hbf 7h 43m Dortmund Hbf
7h 11m	8h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
7h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 206 7h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 7h 45m Duisburg Hbf 7h 58m Essen Hbf 8h 09m Bochum Hbf 8h 21m Dortmund Hbf
7h 26m	8h 44m	1h 18m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
7h 26m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 845 7h 49m Dusseldorf Hbf 7h 57m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 8h 07m Duisburg Hbf 8h 20m Essen Hbf 8h 31m Bochum Hbf 8h 44m Dortmund Hbf
7h 46m	9h 09m	1h 23m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
7h 46m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2206 8h 11m Dusseldorf Hbf 8h 25m Duisburg Hbf 09 min 8h 34m Duisburg Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1545 8h 46m Essen Hbf 8h 57m Bochum Hbf 9h 09m Dortmund Hbf
8h 11m	9h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
8h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 616 8h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 8h 45m Duisburg Hbf 8h 58m Essen Hbf 9h 09m Bochum Hbf 9h 21m Dortmund Hbf
8h 25m	9h 43m	1h 18m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
8h 25m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 545 8h 47m Dusseldorf Hbf 8h 55m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 9h 05m Duisburg Hbf 9h 18m Essen Hbf 9h 30m Bochum Hbf 9h 43m Dortmund Hbf
8h 32m	9h 47m	1h 15m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
8h 32m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1014 8h 53m Dusseldorf Hbf 9h 09m Duisburg Hbf 9h 22m Essen Hbf 9h 33m Bochum Hbf 9h 47m Dortmund Hbf
9h 11m	10h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
9h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 204 9h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 9h 45m Duisburg Hbf 9h 58m Essen Hbf 10h 09m Bochum Hbf 10h 21m Dortmund Hbf
9h 17m	10h 40m	1h 23m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
9h 17m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2155 9h 40m Dusseldorf Hbf 9h 48m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 9h 58m Duisburg Hbf 10h 14m Essen Hbf 10h 26m Bochum Hbf 10h 40m Dortmund Hbf
9h 26m	10h 44m	1h 18m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
9h 26m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 847 9h 49m Dusseldorf Hbf 9h 57m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 10h 07m Duisburg Hbf 10h 20m Essen Hbf 10h 31m Bochum Hbf 10h 44m Dortmund Hbf
9h 46m	11h 09m	1h 23m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
9h 46m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2204 10h 11m Dusseldorf Hbf 10h 25m Duisburg Hbf 09 min 10h 34m Duisburg Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1547 10h 46m Essen Hbf 10h 57m Bochum Hbf 11h 09m Dortmund Hbf
10h 11m	11h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
10h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 614 10h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 10h 45m Duisburg Hbf 10h 58m Essen Hbf 11h 09m Bochum Hbf 11h 21m Dortmund Hbf
10h 24m	11h 43m	1h 19m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
10h 24m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 547 10h 47m Dusseldorf Hbf 10h 55m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 11h 05m Duisburg Hbf 11h 18m Essen Hbf 11h 30m Bochum Hbf 11h 43m Dortmund Hbf
10h 32m	11h 47m	1h 15m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
10h 32m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1012 10h 53m Dusseldorf Hbf 11h 09m Duisburg Hbf 11h 22m Essen Hbf 11h 33m Bochum Hbf 11h 47m Dortmund Hbf
10h 44m	12h 06m	1h 22m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
10h 44m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1022 11h 05m Dusseldorf Hbf 11h 20m Duisburg Hbf 11h 33m Essen Hbf 11h 50m Bochum Hbf 12h 06m Dortmund Hbf
11h 11m	12h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
11h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 202 11h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 11h 45m Duisburg Hbf 11h 58m Essen Hbf 12h 09m Bochum Hbf 12h 21m Dortmund Hbf
11h 28m	12h 44m	1h 16m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
11h 28m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 849 11h 49m Dusseldorf Hbf 11h 57m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 12h 07m Duisburg Hbf 12h 20m Essen Hbf 12h 31m Bochum Hbf 12h 44m Dortmund Hbf
12h 11m	13h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
12h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 612 12h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 12h 45m Duisburg Hbf 12h 58m Essen Hbf 13h 09m Bochum Hbf 13h 21m Dortmund Hbf
12h 26m	13h 43m	1h 17m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
12h 26m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 549 12h 47m Dusseldorf Hbf 12h 55m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 13h 05m Duisburg Hbf 13h 18m Essen Hbf 13h 30m Bochum Hbf 13h 43m Dortmund Hbf
12h 32m	13h 48m	1h 16m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
12h 32m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1010 12h 53m Dusseldorf Hbf 13h 09m Duisburg Hbf 13h 22m Essen Hbf 13h 33m Bochum Hbf 13h 48m Dortmund Hbf
12h 46m	14h 05m	1h 19m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
12h 46m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1020 13h 06m Dusseldorf Hbf 13h 20m Duisburg Hbf 13h 32m Essen Hbf 13h 49m Bochum Hbf 14h 05m Dortmund Hbf
13h 11m	14h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
13h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 200 13h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 13h 45m Duisburg Hbf 13h 58m Essen Hbf 14h 09m Bochum Hbf 14h 21m Dortmund Hbf
13h 27m	14h 44m	1h 17m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
13h 27m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 941 13h 49m Dusseldorf Hbf 13h 57m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 14h 07m Duisburg Hbf 14h 20m Essen Hbf 14h 31m Bochum Hbf 14h 44m Dortmund Hbf
13h 34m	15h 08m	1h 34m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
13h 34m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1549 14h 05m Dusseldorf Hbf 14h 29m Duisburg Hbf 14h 43m Essen Hbf 14h 54m Bochum Hbf 15h 08m Dortmund Hbf
14h 11m	15h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
14h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 610 14h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 14h 45m Duisburg Hbf 14h 58m Essen Hbf 15h 09m Bochum Hbf 15h 21m Dortmund Hbf
14h 26m	15h 43m	1h 17m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
14h 26m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 641 14h 47m Dusseldorf Hbf 14h 55m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 15h 05m Duisburg Hbf 15h 18m Essen Hbf 15h 30m Bochum Hbf 15h 43m Dortmund Hbf
14h 32m	15h 47m	1h 15m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
14h 32m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 918 14h 53m Dusseldorf Hbf 15h 09m Duisburg Hbf 15h 22m Essen Hbf 15h 33m Bochum Hbf 15h 47m Dortmund Hbf
15h 11m	16h 21m	1h 10m	SBB	Booking
15h 11m Koln Hbf SBB 108 15h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 15h 45m Duisburg Hbf 15h 58m Essen Hbf 16h 09m Bochum Hbf 16h 21m Dortmund Hbf
15h 17m	16h 40m	1h 23m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
15h 17m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2157 15h 40m Dusseldorf Hbf 15h 48m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 15h 58m Duisburg Hbf 16h 14m Essen Hbf 16h 26m Bochum Hbf 16h 40m Dortmund Hbf
15h 28m	16h 44m	1h 16m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
15h 28m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 943 15h 49m Dusseldorf Hbf 15h 57m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 16h 07m Duisburg Hbf 16h 20m Essen Hbf 16h 31m Bochum Hbf 16h 44m Dortmund Hbf
16h 11m	17h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
16h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 518 16h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 16h 45m Duisburg Hbf 16h 58m Essen Hbf 17h 09m Bochum Hbf 17h 21m Dortmund Hbf
16h 26m	17h 43m	1h 17m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
16h 26m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 643 16h 47m Dusseldorf Hbf 16h 55m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 17h 05m Duisburg Hbf 17h 18m Essen Hbf 17h 30m Bochum Hbf 17h 43m Dortmund Hbf
16h 32m	17h 47m	1h 15m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
16h 32m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 916 16h 53m Dusseldorf Hbf 17h 09m Duisburg Hbf 17h 22m Essen Hbf 17h 33m Bochum Hbf 17h 47m Dortmund Hbf
17h 11m	18h 21m	1h 10m	SBB	Booking
17h 11m Koln Hbf SBB 106 17h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 17h 45m Duisburg Hbf 17h 58m Essen Hbf 18h 09m Bochum Hbf 18h 21m Dortmund Hbf
17h 24m	18h 44m	1h 20m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
17h 24m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 945 17h 49m Dusseldorf Hbf 17h 57m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 18h 07m Duisburg Hbf 18h 20m Essen Hbf 18h 31m Bochum Hbf 18h 44m Dortmund Hbf
17h 36m	18h 49m	1h 13m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
17h 36m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2012 17h 55m Dusseldorf Hbf 18h 02m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 18h 12m Duisburg Hbf 18h 25m Essen Hbf 18h 36m Bochum Hbf 18h 49m Dortmund Hbf
18h 11m	19h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
18h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 516 18h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 18h 45m Duisburg Hbf 18h 58m Essen Hbf 19h 09m Bochum Hbf 19h 21m Dortmund Hbf
18h 25m	19h 43m	1h 18m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
18h 25m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 645 18h 47m Dusseldorf Hbf 18h 55m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 19h 05m Duisburg Hbf 19h 18m Essen Hbf 19h 30m Bochum Hbf 19h 43m Dortmund Hbf
19h 11m	20h 21m	1h 10m	SBB	Booking
19h 11m Koln Hbf SBB 104 19h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 19h 45m Duisburg Hbf 19h 58m Essen Hbf 20h 09m Bochum Hbf 20h 21m Dortmund Hbf
19h 17m	20h 27m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
19h 17m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 622 19h 36m Dusseldorf Hbf 19h 50m Duisburg Hbf 20h 02m Essen Hbf 20h 14m Bochum Hbf 20h 27m Dortmund Hbf
19h 27m	20h 44m	1h 17m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
19h 27m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 947 19h 49m Dusseldorf Hbf 19h 57m Dusseldorf - Flughafen 20h 07m Duisburg Hbf 20h 20m Essen Hbf 20h 31m Bochum Hbf 20h 44m Dortmund Hbf
20h 11m	21h 21m	1h 10m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
20h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 514 20h 32m Dusseldorf Hbf 20h 45m Duisburg Hbf 20h 58m Essen Hbf 21h 09m Bochum Hbf 21h 21m Dortmund Hbf
20h 17m	21h 28m	1h 11m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
20h 17m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 620 20h 36m Dusseldorf Hbf 20h 49m Duisburg Hbf 21h 02m Essen Hbf 21h 12m Bochum Hbf 21h 28m Dortmund Hbf
20h 32m	21h 48m	1h 16m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
20h 32m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 912 20h 53m Dusseldorf Hbf 21h 09m Duisburg Hbf 21h 22m Essen Hbf 21h 33m Bochum Hbf 21h 48m Dortmund Hbf
21h 17m	22h 37m	1h 20m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
21h 17m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 528 21h 36m Dusseldorf Hbf 21h 49m Duisburg Hbf 22h 02m Essen Hbf 22h 37m Dortmund Hbf
22h 11m	23h 47m	1h 36m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
22h 11m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 512 22h 55m Duisburg Hbf 23h 09m Essen Hbf 23h 20m Gelsenkirchen Hbf 23h 47m Dortmund Hbf
22h 23m	0h 02m	1h 39m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
22h 23m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 526 23h 09m Duisburg Hbf 23h 22m Essen Hbf 0h 02m Dortmund Hbf
23h 16m	0h 47m	1h 31m	SBB	Booking
23h 16m Koln Hbf SBB 100 23h 57m Duisburg Hbf 0h 10m Essen Hbf 0h 47m Dortmund Hbf

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