Düsseldorf to Cologne distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 40 km by road, with a driving time of about 35 min. The straight-line distance is 34 km (21 miles); Cologne lies to the SSE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 34 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 40 km | 35 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Cologne would cost roughly 88–114 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 40 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Düsseldorf and Cologne is at 51.08° N, 6.87° E.
The nearest town is Monheim am Rhein, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 17 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Cologne?
By car it is 40 km, with a driving time of about 35 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Cologne is 34 kilometres (21 miles or 18 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
The driving distance is 40 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 35 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Düsseldorf?
Cologne lies to the SSE (159°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Cologne cost?
Over 40 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Cologne would cost roughly 88–114 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |
| Cologne → Krefeld | 60 km |
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