How far is it from Duisburg to Cologne?

The distance between Duisburg and Cologne is 68 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Cologne?

The drive from Duisburg to Cologne takes approximately 50 min by car.

The fastest route from Duisburg to Cologne covers 68 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Cologne lies roughly to the south of Duisburg.

The drive from Duisburg to Cologne mainly follows A 3.

Towns on the route from Duisburg to Cologne include Oberhausen, Düsseldorf, Solingen, Bergisch Gladbach, Hürth.

Distance: 68 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Duisburg to Cologne takes about 50 min via A 3. The distance is 68 km. The straight-line distance is 57 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Hilden, Köln. Driving directions

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The return trip from Cologne to Duisburg covers roughly the same distance, 68 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Duisburg to Cologne?: The distance between Duisburg and Cologne is 68 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Cologne?: The drive from Duisburg to Cologne takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Duisburg to Cologne?: The fastest route from Duisburg to Cologne covers 68 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Cologne from Duisburg?: Cologne lies roughly to the south of Duisburg.
Which roads does the route from Duisburg to Cologne follow?: The drive from Duisburg to Cologne mainly follows A 3.
Which towns do you pass between Duisburg and Cologne?: Towns on the route from Duisburg to Cologne include Oberhausen, Düsseldorf, Solingen, Bergisch Gladbach, Hürth.