The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€81
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
221 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken will cost around €81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken without transferring at least once.
ICE 103 · IC 2040 · 4108
ICE 119 · S2 · 12522
ICE 515 · 4121
ICE 103 · 4119
ICE 621 · ICE 515 · 4121
ICE 103 · 4119
ICE 621 · ICE 515 · 4121
ICE 515 · 4121
ICE 103 · IC 2040 · 4108
ICE 119 · S2 · 12522Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 221 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€57 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 103 · IC 2040 · 4108 | Delayed 7:36 AM 7:27 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 4h14 | 11:41 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 103 · 4119 | Delayed 7:36 AM 7:27 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 3h48 | 11:15 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 119 · S2 · 12522 | On time 7:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h23 | 11:56 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 515 · 4121 | Delayed 8:40 AM 8:19 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 3h56 | 12:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 · ICE 515 · 4121 | On time 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h53 | 12:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken
Trains from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 221 km distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 221 km |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 01:10 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, National Express, Intercity from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken trainsDeutsche Bahn, National Express, Intercity trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Saarbrücken from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Intercity
National Express
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Saarbrücken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Düsseldorf, you have various train station options to start your route from including Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station and Düsseldorf Airport station. When arriving in Saarbrücken, you can end your trip in train stations like Saarbrücken Hbf, Saarbrücken-Ost station and Saarbrücken-Burbach.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Saarbrücken Hbf, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Sumak
- Café.komm
- Trattoria Ottavio
- Haus Litzbrück
- Haus Litzbrück
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Saturday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Il Giardino
- Eiscafe Jesolo
- Pizza Hut
- Brauhaus zum Stiefel
- Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel
- Mercure SB City
- Europa Hotel Saarbrücken
- Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken
- GästeHaus Klaus Erfort
- Schubert
- McDonald's
- Hokkaido
- Hotel Restaurant Bruchwiese
- Westside
- Rolands Eck
- Barbarossa Bäckerei
- Eiscafe Favretti
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