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

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€21

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Cheapest

€446

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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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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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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)
    02:00PM4h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    06:50PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    02:00PM4h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    06:50PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1803
    04:55PM0h45
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    05:40PMDusseldorf Airport
    8081One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077
    08:56AM3h13
    Amsterdam Zuid
    12:09PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3131+VIAS Rail GmbH21211 · 20019
    09:15AM3h18
    Amsterdam Zuid
    12:33PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    741One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3235 · ICE 123
    10:36AM2h18
    Amsterdam Zuid
    12:54PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    1001One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    09:00AM3h15
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    12:15PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    09:50AM3h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    01:35PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    07:45AM3h10
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:55AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH987 · LH74
    10:00AM4h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    02:30PMDusseldorf Airport
    4651One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH989 · LH74
    11:10AM3h20
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    02:30PMDusseldorf Airport
    4651One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH993 · LH76
    02:50PM3h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    05:55PMDusseldorf Airport
    4651One-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 €13.

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

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €20.

A bus is €245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €258.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 18m.

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, ÖBB | Nightjet, Intercity to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Intercity.
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
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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