How to travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam 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 flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €9, and a flight costs an average of €260.

Distance: 182 km

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€51

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€21

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Cheapest

€401

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3h 20m

Average total duration

2h 50m

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30m

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4h 57m

Average total duration

4h 27m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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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 Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

Regiojet(Prague -> Amsterdam)
09:00AM4h30
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
01:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:05PM3h10
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
09:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1798
08:15AM0h55
Dusseldorf Airport
09:10AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
6531One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn20070 · IC 3540
09:48AM3h16
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:04PMAmsterdam Zuid
511One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 220
09:11AM2h18
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:29AMAmsterdam Centraal
681One-way
0 transfers
VIAS Rail GmbH20014 · 21208+Deutsche BahnIC 3138
09:26AM3h23
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:49PMAmsterdam Zuid
591One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:25PM3h05
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
06:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:25PM3h40
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
08:05PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50PM2h55
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
10:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
241One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH77+LufthansaLH992
10:40AM3h20
Dusseldorf Airport
02:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
3821One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH81 · LH996
02:30PM2h50
Dusseldorf Airport
05:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
3821One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH87 · LH1002
06:50PM3h30
Dusseldorf Airport
10:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
3821One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Düsseldorf to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Amsterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €9.

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

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam costing on average €35.

A bus is €251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam costing on average €260.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 18m.

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

The Düsseldorf to Amsterdam distance is approximately 182 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

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