How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 47m. 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 €11, and a flight costs an average of €89.

Distance: 182 km

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€61

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€20

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€124

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3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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30m

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5h 57m

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5h 27m

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3h 47m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM3h05
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
12:55PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Prague -> Amsterdam)
05:25AM3h35
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
09:00AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH78
12:50PM0h45
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:35PMDusseldorf Airport
1281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 920
11:23PM3h05
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
02:28AMDüsseldorf Hbf
151One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn4759 · IC 2977 · 26841
08:38PM3h42
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
12:20AMDüsseldorf Hbf
201One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 920
11:00PM3h28
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
02:28AMDüsseldorf Hbf
251One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM3h45
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
12:15PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM3h30
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
02:00PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM3h20
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
10:20AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
191One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH84
05:20PM0h45
Frankfurt am Main Airport
06:05PMDusseldorf Airport
1831One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH74
09:10AM0h45
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:55AMDusseldorf Airport
3681One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH88
09:15PM0h45
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:00PMDusseldorf Airport
3681One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Düsseldorf from Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Düsseldorf from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a coach, which costs on average €11.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf:

A coach is €85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf costing on average €96.

A coach is €5 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf costing on average €16.

The fastest way to get to Düsseldorf from Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 3 h 5 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 1 h 13 min.

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf is around 182 km.

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf is:

  • Around 22 coaches per day.
  • 5 flights per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Düsseldorf from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf:

  • Coaches most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Düsseldorf at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Flights mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main Airport and tend to arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen and tend to arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf:

  • Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for coaches to Düsseldorf. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf tickets on Omio for €11.
  • Travel with Lufthansa or CityJet for flights to Düsseldorf. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf tickets on Omio for €96.
  • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Düsseldorf by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf for €16 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coaches with FlixBus with 20 direct coaches per day.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa or CityJet.
  • Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn with 9 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Düsseldorf as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf.

Looking to extend your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf? Many Omio customers who go from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich or Cologne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich or Cologne from Düsseldorf, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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