- Must visit
Kunstpalast
Leading contemporary art museum in Ehrenhof. It is essential for modern and postwar art, with major temporary exhibitions and strong collections.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 9 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Düsseldorf on Wed, Aug 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 182 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 48m. 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: 113 miles (182 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $145 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf costing on average $40 (€32).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf costing on average $145 (€118).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 6h 4m versus 2h 29m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 6h25 | 5:35 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h50 | 4:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h35 | 6:55 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 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h05 | 12:55 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
30485 · 50448 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h20 | 7:45 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h40 | 6:15 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h40 | 6:45 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h10 | 10:40 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 21:05. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 3:55 AM |
Last bus 9:05 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.
Leading contemporary art museum in Ehrenhof. It is essential for modern and postwar art, with major temporary exhibitions and strong collections.
Major state art collection focused on twentieth-century masters. It is a top stop for Klee, Picasso, and European modernism.
Underground exhibition building in Grabbeplatz for postwar and contemporary art. It is known for ambitious rotating international shows.
The historic old town with lanes, churches, and squares near the Rhine. It is the classic place to experience Düsseldorf’s heritage on foot.
Elegant boulevard known for luxury shopping, canal views, and city prestige. It is Düsseldorf’s signature street and a classic urban promenade.
Wide Rhine riverside walk with skyline views, steps, and event spaces. It is one of the city’s best areas for strolling and sunset photos.
Marinated herring fillets in a creamy sour sauce, often served with apples, onions and potatoes. A classic Rhineland tavern dish.
Slow-cooked beef roast in a dark sweet-sour gravy with raisins and beet syrup. One of the Rhineland’s most traditional celebratory dishes.
Black pudding from the Rhineland, usually pan-fried and served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut or onions. A deeply local comfort food.
Refined fine-dining restaurant with modern French-influenced cuisine, elegant service and one of Düsseldorf’s top gastronomic reputations.
Traditional brewery restaurant famous for Füchschen Alt and robust Düsseldorf specialties in a convivial local setting.
Historic Altstadt brewery serving fresh Altbier and classic Rhineland dishes in a lively, traditional beer-hall setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey during fairs, but dining and local transit are manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually not included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen). Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Düsseldorf 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.
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