Amsterdam to Düsseldorf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

€50

Average price

€54

Fastest journey

3 h 45 m

Average duration

3 h 49 m

Trains per day

Distance

182 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf without transferring at least 2 times.

IC 3027 · IC 3527 · Bus RE13 · 21607

08:24AM3h45

Amsterdam Centraal

12:09PMDüsseldorf Hbf

€501One-way

3 transfers

IC 3929 · RE 18929 · RE 26417

08:46AM3h53

Amsterdam Centraal

12:39PMDüsseldorf Hbf

€571One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a flight costs an average of €265.

Distance: 182 km

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€48 Average price	€29 Average price Cheapest	€617 Average price
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions	0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Amsterdam to Düsseldorf train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 13

Last updated at 7:09 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
ICE 153 · RE 20079	On time 8:01 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h09	11:10 AM Düsseldorf Hbf	1 transfer
IC 3537 · 21609	8:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid	3h13	12:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 155 · RE 20083	On time 10:01 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h09	1:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf	1 transfer
Monday, July 14
IC 3027 · IC 3527 · Bus RE13 · 21607	6:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h45	10:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf	3 transfers
IC 3929 · RE 18929 · RE 26417	6:46 AM Amsterdam Centraal	3h53	10:39 AM Düsseldorf Hbf	2 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf?

The best time to book your train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Amsterdam to Düsseldorf route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf.

Trains

from €33

Buses

from €18

Flights

from €209

Journey information

Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

Netherlands

Germany

Trains from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €5

Distance

182 km

Average train duration

2h 41m

Cheapest ticket price

€19

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 15m

First train

00:04

Last train

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €5

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and Dutch Railways (NS) trains Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

For as little as €19 you can travel by train between Amsterdam and Düsseldorf with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and Dutch Railways (NS). Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Amsterdam to Düsseldorf train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: €19

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

Train information from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf with ÖBB Nightjet:

Average Duration: 2 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: €164
ÖBB Nightjet frequency: 1 a day

Trains from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf

With over 60 daily departures from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf, on a 24-hour timetable that operates seven days a week, it is easy to travel between the two cities by train. Seven of these routes are direct, with a journey time of around 2 hours and 10 minutes. Other services can involve up to four connections and a longer travelling time of up to 4.5 hours. Departures are from Amsterdam Centraal with routes terminating at Dusseldorf Hbf.

Which train companies travel from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf?

Trains to Dusseldorf from Amsterdam are all run by DB (Deutsche Bahn), the German national operator and one of the largest rail companies in the world. Onboard facilities on long-distance DB trains include luggage space, power outlets, free wifi and buffet cars.

How long is the train from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf?

Direct trains between the two cities take approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. Services that involve connections can take up to 4.5 hours depending on the number of transfers needed and waiting times at connecting stations. These stations include Arnhem, Utrecht, Roermond, Ede-Wageningen and Amersfoort.

How many trains are there from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf?

DB trains to Dusseldorf from Amsterdam run to a timetable that operates 24-hours a day and seven days a week. There are nearly sixty departures a day with between two and four leaving Amsterdam every hour.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf?

Departure station:Routes from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf all depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station. Amsterdam Centraal is a large impressive building located in the heart of the city and within a comfortable walk of historic and cultural attractions. Trams, Metro trains, taxis, water buses and local buses serve the station which also has car and bicycle parking, wifi, toilets, left luggage storage, ATMs, shops and cafes.

Arrival station:Trains from Amsterdam to Dusseldorf arrive at Dusseldorf Hbf, a busy and centrally located station. It is linked to the city's S-Bahn and U-Bahn services as well as local buses and tram lines. Station facilities include a taxi rank, car parking, wifi, luggage storage, ATMs, toilets, shops, coffee shops and restaurants.

FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

FAQs: Travel by train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf.

Cheap train tickets from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is €43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Amsterdam to Düsseldorf train time is 2 h 21 min covering the 182 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf leaves at 06: 24. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf leaves at 20: 24.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or Dutch Railways (NS). There are 8 direct trains from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or Dutch Railways (NS) for the best way to get you to Düsseldorf. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Yes, you can take a night train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf with ÖBB Nightjet. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Amsterdam Centraal, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Düsseldorf Hbf, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Düsseldorf from Amsterdam is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 21 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf by train is November.

You have options as you can travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

Amsterdam

Düsseldorf

The major train station for departures in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Centraal. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Amsterdam Centraal for your trip from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf.

Amsterdam Centraal Wifi