- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 14 buses that leave Düsseldorf for Amsterdam on Tue, Aug 25, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 182 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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)
50449 · 4743
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam 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 2h 49m. 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 flight costs an average of €105.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €489 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam costing on average €55.
A bus is €467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam costing on average €489.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 9m.
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 3h 53m versus 2h 50m 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, Union Ivkoni International.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:26PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:28PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:38PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Amsterdam buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:40 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 2h50 | 7:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h10 | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h05 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h00 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 9:00 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 4h30 | 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h00 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h50 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50429 · 1671 | 10:40 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 13h10 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 2h50 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 2h50 | 3:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h45 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h05 | 8:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h10 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50449 · 4743 | 9:45 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 10h40 | 8:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Amsterdam Sloterdijk -> Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam
Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a variety of domestic and international routes offered by a number of companies. Buses from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam operate every day of the week. Buses start running at about 7:30 a.m, while the last service departs at approximately 7:40 p.m. There are usually at least five bus services for this journey each day of the week. Bus companies that travel from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam include Flixbus and RegioJet. The route for this trip is usually direct, and takes at least 2 hours and 50 minutes.
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Average prices for buses from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€23 |
1 Day in Advance |
€19 |
1 Week in Advance |
€19 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€19 |
1 Month in Advance |
€19 |
3 Months in Advance |
€19 |
Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Buses: General Information
While buses are slower than both flights and trains, they are also significantly cheaper. Travelers should book Dusseldorf to Amsterdam buses as far in advance as possible in order to find the best deal.
Buses from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam depart from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station, which is situated along Worringer Straße. This bus station is well-served by public transport options and taxis. It is a few minutes walk from Dusseldorf Main Railway Station where local and intercity train services operate. Local Dusseldorf buses and trams to the station are operated by Rheinbahn AG. Trams cease operating at around midnight; however, there are bus services available through the night.
Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is among the most popular destinations in Europe. With its network of canals throughout the city, Amsterdam is often known as Venice of the North. Top attractions include Anne Frank House, Rembrandt House Museum, the Heineken Experience and Amsterdam Dungeon. Buses from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam usually terminate at Amsterdam Sloterdijk or P+R Zeeburg. Sloterdijk Station is centrally located in the city, and is a major transport hub. The bus station shares its site with metro line 50 and the railway. There are numerous local bus services that stop at this station, including bus routes 231, 69, 64, 61, 48, 36 and 15. Taxi ranks are situated outside the Via voorplein exit.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Amsterdam buses use the Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Amsterdam bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km), Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen) is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen). ATMs are available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen).
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen).
Available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen): Bus stop is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Düsseldorf, Flughafen is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple eateries nearby.
Free Wi-Fi available at the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located outside the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, Flughafen.
Available at Düsseldorf, Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, Flughafen: Wheelchair accessible paths available.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
Available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Facilities available for persons with reduced mobility.
Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade is 1 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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