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 €29. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €99.

Distance: 486 km

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€136

Average price

€233

Average price

€47

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Cheapest

5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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30m

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4h 20m

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1h 20m

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12h 20m

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11h 50m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    12:01 AM6h31
    Munich Hbf
    6:32 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    12:01 AM6h31
    Munich Hbf
    6:32 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9089
    8:35 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    9:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    1091One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 888 · ICE 1022
    4:03 AM6h32
    Munich Hbf
    10:35 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1014
    4:20 AM4h33
    Munich Hbf
    8:53 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 822
    4:41 AM4h55
    Munich Hbf
    9:36 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    561One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 AM8h10
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    12:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM8h50
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    6:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM9h15
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1984
    6:20 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    7:30 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    1501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4050
    11:15 AM1h10
    Munich Airport
    12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    1501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4104
    6:35 AM1h10
    Munich Airport
    7:45 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    1501One-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 bus with an average price of €47.

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

A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average €136.

A bus is €186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average €233.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 11h 50m.

The Munich to Düsseldorf distance is approximately 486 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 20 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 Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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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