How to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf 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 train which can get you there in 3h 4m. 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 train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 177 km

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€52

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€17

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3h 34m

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3h 4m

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5h 22m

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4h 52m

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from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    3:15 PM3h35
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    3:15 PM3h35
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077
    9:15 AM2h54
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    571One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075
    8:15 AM2h54
    Rotterdam Centraal
    11:09 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079
    10:15 AM2h54
    Rotterdam Centraal
    1:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081
    11:15 AM2h54
    Rotterdam Centraal
    2:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    571One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:05 PM4h35
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    5:40 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM4h10
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    12:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:35 AM3h10
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    12:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    451One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3533+German AirwaysKL1801
    8:56 AM4h59
    Rotterdam Centraal
    1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    7121One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS International | IC Brussel3531+German AirwaysKL1801
    8:26 AM5h29
    Rotterdam Centraal
    1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    7121One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS International | IC Brussel3529+German AirwaysKL1801
    7:56 AM5h59
    Rotterdam Centraal
    1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    7121One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Düsseldorf including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €9.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €23.

A bus is €376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €385.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

Flight takes on average 6h 25m.

The Rotterdam to Düsseldorf distance is approximately 177 km.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Düsseldorf 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 Rotterdam to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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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