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Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20
Major modern art museum with important works by Klee, Picasso and the postwar avant-garde; one of the city’s core cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
26 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Düsseldorf will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dortmund for Düsseldorf on Thu, May 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 40 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Dortmund to Düsseldorf:
A train is $0.89 (€0.72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Düsseldorf costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (55m by bus vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Düsseldorf buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:20 AM Dortmund | 0h40 | 9:00 AM Düsseldorf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dortmund to Düsseldorf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average bus duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Düsseldorf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Düsseldorf trip today.
Major modern art museum with important works by Klee, Picasso and the postwar avant-garde; one of the city’s core cultural highlights.
Leading fine arts museum covering painting, sculpture, decorative arts and glass, with broad collections from old masters to modern art.
Contemporary art branch in the Ständehaus, known for large-scale installations and the striking glass-domed architecture.
The historic old town is packed with lanes, squares and heritage buildings, making it the essential area for first-time visitors on foot.
Düsseldorf’s famous boulevard lined with luxury shops, trees and canal views; a classic walking route and one of the city’s best-known scenes.
Popular riverside promenade ideal for strolling, skyline views and sunset photos, linking the old town with the MedienHafen area.
Düsseldorf’s signature top-fermented dark beer, copper-brown and pleasantly bitter. It is the city’s most iconic drink and traditionally served in small glasses in the Altstadt.
A classic Rhineland pot roast, usually beef marinated for days in a sweet-sour sauce often enriched with raisins or beet syrup. It is one of the region’s best-known celebratory dishes.
A traditional Rhineland dish of black pudding served with mashed potatoes and apple sauce; the name means 'Heaven and Earth' for apples from trees and potatoes from the ground.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Kaiserswerth with a long reputation for refined French-influenced cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting.
Well-known brewery restaurant serving classic Altbier and robust local cooking in a long-established, convivial beer-hall atmosphere.
Historic Altstadt brewpub famous for fresh Altbier and classic Düsseldorf fare such as Halve Hahn and hearty Rhineland dishes. Lively, traditional, and atmospheric.
Moderate for Germany. Mid-range hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but local transit and casual meals are reasonable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares and tip small amounts at cafés only if service was good.
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