How to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €68.

Distance: 486 km

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€118

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€199

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€46

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5h 42m

Average total duration

5h 12m

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30m

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4h 20m

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1h 20m

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12h 22m

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11h 52m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Munich to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM9h40
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
05:55PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM9h40
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
05:55PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4106
07:30AM1h10
Munich Airport
08:40AMDusseldorf Airport
1941One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 610 · ICE 1645 · 28522
09:28AM6h33
Munich Hbf
04:01PMDüsseldorf Hbf
1301One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1010
08:19AM4h34
Munich Hbf
12:53PMDüsseldorf Hbf
1501One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 724
08:45AM4h52
Munich Hbf
01:37PMDüsseldorf Hbf
1501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM9h45
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:45PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM10h40
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:40PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
551One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:45AM8h10
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
12:55PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
581One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH2040
09:30PM1h10
Munich Airport
10:40PMDusseldorf Airport
1941One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH93+Lufthansa CitylineLH74
07:00AM2h55
Munich Airport
09:55AMDusseldorf Airport
2851One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4112
04:30PM1h10
Munich Airport
05:40PMDusseldorf Airport
3801One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is a train with an average price of €23.

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

A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average €30.

A train is €45 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average €68.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The Munich to Düsseldorf distance is approximately 486 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, airmax, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. 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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