How to travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, 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 €12. 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 €12, and a flight costs an average of €163.

Distance: 182 km

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€58

Average price

€24

Average price

Cheapest

€432

Average price

3h 45m

Average total duration

3h 15m

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30m

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5h 0m

Average total duration

4h 30m

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30m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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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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Deutsche Bahn

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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

bus

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 a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    9:00 AM4h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    9:00 AM4h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1804
    6:15 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    6581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn20070 · IC 3540
    9:48 AM3h16
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn20066 · IC 3532
    7:48 AM3h16
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:04 AMAmsterdam Zuid
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn20074 · IC 3548
    11:48 AM3h16
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:55 AM3h05
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    10:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:38 AM4h02
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:40 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM3h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4217+LufthansaLH1002
    6:40 PM3h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    3401One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLX4427+SwissLX734
    2:15 PM5h00
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5541One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLX4429+SwissLX736
    6:40 PM3h35
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    6031One-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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €24.

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

A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam costing on average €58.

A bus is €408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam costing on average €432.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 15m.

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The Düsseldorf to Amsterdam distance is approximately 182 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 17 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 train, bus, 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 Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Rheinbahn AG to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
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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