Germany Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Dusseldorf → Cologne
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Dusseldorf to Cologne? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Germany fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Dusseldorf to Cologne can become a recurring route cost.
At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly EUR 466 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.
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Delivery Time & ETA: Dusseldorf to Cologne
How long the trip takes — and what it means for same-day vs. next-day delivery planning.
Normal highway conditions, excl. loading
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Highway routing
For delivery planning, a one-way drive of 0h 34m keeps same-day delivery comfortable — a single driver can often complete the round trip within one shift. These are estimates — real ETAs shift with traffic, checkpoints, and multi-stop detours. Live GPS tracking & route monitoring shows actual vehicle progress and customer-facing ETAs instead of a fixed guess.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 11 May 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle E10 | EUR 2 | EUR 11 | EUR 21 | EUR 47 |
Car / SUV E10 | EUR 7 | EUR 35 | EUR 71 | EUR 155 |
Van / MPV Diesel | EUR 9 | EUR 46 | EUR 92 | EUR 202 |
Lorry Diesel | EUR 17 | EUR 83 | EUR 165 | EUR 364 |
Add EUR 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | E10 | Super | Super Plus | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | EUR 2.12 | EUR 2.12 | — | — | EUR 2.12 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | EUR 7.06 | EUR 7.06 | — | — | EUR 7.06 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | EUR 9.41 | — | — | EUR 9.19 | EUR 9.19 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | EUR 16.55 | EUR 16.55 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in Germany
fuel-prices.eu Germany mirror used in all calculations above
Last updated: 11 May 2026. Prices are sourced from fuel-prices.eu Germany mirror.
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Common Questions: Dusseldorf to Cologne
How far is Dusseldorf to Cologne?
The highway distance from Dusseldorf to Cologne is approximately 42 km. The estimated driving time is 0h 34m under normal highway conditions.
How long does delivery take from Dusseldorf to Cologne?
Plan for roughly 0h 34m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, a one-way drive of 0h 34m keeps same-day delivery comfortable — a single driver can often complete the round trip within one shift. Real ETAs vary with traffic, checkpoint or border delays, and multi-stop detours — which is why delivery operators track vehicles live rather than rely on a fixed estimate.
How much petrol does a car use from Dusseldorf to Cologne?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 3.5 litres of petrol. At today's E10 price (EUR 2.02/L), that costs EUR 7.06.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Dusseldorf to Cologne?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 8.4 litres of diesel for this route. At EUR 1.97/L, the fuel cost is EUR 16.55 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Dusseldorf to Cologne?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately EUR 0.00. Germany has no nationwide passenger-car toll. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages point to official tunnel, toll gate, and truck-toll references.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Dusseldorf to Cologne?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 1.1 litres. At today's E10 price, that's EUR 2.12, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 4.7 litres, costing EUR 9.19 in fuel. Add the EUR 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately EUR 9.19.
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