How to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

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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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 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 €13, and a flight costs an average of €258.

Distance: 182 km

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€48

Average price

€21

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Cheapest

€446

Average price

3h 23m

Average total duration

2h 53m

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30m

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4h 57m

Average total duration

4h 27m

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5h 14m

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2h 14m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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KLM Cityhopper

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from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

How to get from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    2:00 PM4h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    2:00 PM4h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1803
    4:55 PM0h45
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    6111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1255 · 20075
    8:01 AM3h08
    Amsterdam Centraal
    11:09 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3029 · IC 3529 · 20077
    8:54 AM3h15
    Amsterdam Centraal
    12:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    511One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3037 · IC 3537 · 20081
    10:54 AM3h15
    Amsterdam Centraal
    2:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    511One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:00 AM3h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    12:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 PM3h55
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    8:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM3h15
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    12:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    361One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2311+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4050
    8:15 AM4h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    3251One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH997 · LH78
    6:30 PM3h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    3391One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH993+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
    2:40 PM3h20
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    6:00 PMDusseldorf Airport
    3391One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

Travel 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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €21.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf:

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €48.

A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €446.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 53m.

Bus takes on average 4h 27m.

The Amsterdam to Düsseldorf distance is approximately 182 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, London, Barcelona, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
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