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

Average price

€21

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Cheapest

€399

Average price

3h 22m

Average total duration

2h 52m

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30m

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4h 58m

Average total duration

4h 28m

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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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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)
    09:00AM4h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    01:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    09:00AM4h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    01:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1800
    12:25PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    01:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn20070 · IC 3540
    09:48AM3h16
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    01:04PMAmsterdam Zuid
    571One-way
    1 transfer
  • VIAS Rail GmbH20014 · 21208+Deutsche BahnIC 3138
    09:26AM3h18
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:44PMAmsterdam Zuid
    661One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 220
    09:11AM2h18
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:29AMAmsterdam Centraal
    801One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30AM3h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    02:20PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    01:05PM2h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    03:55PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    09:30AM3h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH73 · LH992
    10:50AM3h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    01:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    4481One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH986
    06:00AM3h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:00AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    4481One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH988
    06:00AM4h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:30AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    4481One-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 50m.

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