The cheapest and fastest trains from Utrecht to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
€52
Average price
€58
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Düsseldorf will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
Of the 5 trains that leave Utrecht for Düsseldorf on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 3537 · 22617
IC 3529 · 22613 · RE 20077
IC 3031+
VIA 21211 · VIA 20019
ICE 123
ICE 225
ICE 123
ICE 225
IC 3031+
VIA 21211 · VIA 20019
IC 3537 · 22617
IC 3529 · 22613 · RE 20077Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 150 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€48 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Utrecht to Düsseldorf train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 225 | On time 8:00 AM Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 9:51 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3529 · 22613 · RE 20077 | On time 8:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h46 | 11:10 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3031+ VIA 21211 · VIA 20019 | On time 8:53 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h40 | 11:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 123 | On time 10:04 AM Utrecht Centraal | 1h48 | 11:52 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3537 · 22617 | 10:24 AM Utrecht Centraal | 2h45 | 1:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Utrecht to Düsseldorf
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 00:24 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB Nightjet, Intercity from Utrecht to Düsseldorf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB Nightjet, Intercity trains will get you between Utrecht and Düsseldorf from €9. 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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
ÖBB Nightjet
Intercity
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Trains from Utrecht to Düsseldorf

When departing from Utrecht, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Utrecht Centraal, Utrecht Overvecht and Utrecht Leidsche Rijn. When arriving in Düsseldorf, you can end your route in train stations like Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station and Düsseldorf Airport station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Utrecht Centraal, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Utrecht to Düsseldorf
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Spoorstraat and Jaarbeursplein.
- Restaurant De Rechtbank
- Humphrey's Utrecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Crowne Plaza Utrecht
- NH Utrecht
- Park Plaza Utrecht
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 12,656 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and regional trains
- Hall 2: domestic intercity and sprinter services
- Hall 3: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 22
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Domestic and international connections
- 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
- Fu chu yuan
- Taj Mahal
- Hai Xian
- To1980
- Hotel Batavia
- Hotel Ko
- Hotel Burns
- Hotel Düsseldorf Mitte
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Bar Olio
- El Olivio
- The Classic Western Steakhouse
- Löffelbar
- Kempe Comfort
- Wieland
- Terminus
- Hotel Ufer
- Asia Thai
- Cafe Kalusch
- Ballon
- La Corte
- Schloß Hotel Benrath
- Hotel Waldesruh
- Zur Pfeffermühle
- Pizzeria Da Gino
- Rohbau
- Grindhouse Homemade Burgers
- Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City
- Günnewig Hotel Esplanade
- Novum Hotel Flora
- Hotel Niku
- Liverpool Stehcafe
- Pizza Milano
- Amor Grill
- Gaststätte Netz
- B&B Hotel
- McDreams Hotel
- Hammer Blick
- Bogart's
- Julian's
- Am Kapellchen
- Courtyard Düsseldorf Hafen
- Hotel Garni Landhaus Hamm
- Hotel Knell
- Innside Düsseldorf Hafen
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