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Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20
Major modern art museum with key works by Klee, Picasso and Kandinsky in a landmark black granite building.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Darmstadt to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darmstadt to Düsseldorf will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 4 buses that leave Darmstadt for Düsseldorf on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 200 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)
(Prague -> Amsterdam)
FlixBus
FlixBus
(Prague -> Amsterdam)
FlixBus
(Prague -> Amsterdam)
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. 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 $12, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $139 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Düsseldorf costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Düsseldorf costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Darmstadt to Düsseldorf buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Darmstadt, Lise-Meitner-Str. / Europaplatz | 3h50 | 5:35 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 5:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h35 | 9:00 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 5:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h05 | 9:00 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Darmstadt, Lise-Meitner-Str. / Europaplatz | 3h35 | 6:10 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Darmstadt to Düsseldorf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 124 miles (200 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 124 miles (200 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Major modern art museum with key works by Klee, Picasso and Kandinsky in a landmark black granite building.
Leading fine arts museum known for painting, sculpture, design and glass, with a broad collection from old masters to modern art.
Contemporary branch of the state art collection, famous for large-scale installations in a historic parliamentary building.
Düsseldorf's historic old town, packed with lanes, squares and riverfront views, and a core area for sightseeing on foot.
Prestigious boulevard with canal, trees and luxury storefronts, one of the city's signature promenades.
Long Rhine riverside promenade ideal for walking, skyline views and linking the old town with the media harbor.
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A classic Rhineland pot roast, traditionally marinated for several days and served with a rich sweet-sour gravy. It is one of the region’s best-known celebratory dishes.
A traditional Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apples, often served with fried onions and blood sausage. The name means ‘Heaven and Earth.’
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Düsseldorf known for refined Japanese cuisine and a polished upscale atmosphere.
Historic brewery and restaurant known for traditional Düsseldorf brewing culture, Altbier, and hearty Rhineland specialties.
Well-known traditional brewery with a warm, bustling setting, popular for Altbier and regional comfort food.
Moderate for Germany: public transport and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels and central restaurants can be pricey during fairs.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés, bars, and for hotel staff.
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