- 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
$67
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 11 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Düsseldorf will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 11 buses that leave Munich for Düsseldorf on Sun, Jul 19, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 486 km distance in an average of 9 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 9 h 55 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 Munich to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $283 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $108 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average $165 (€136).
A bus is $227 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average $283 (€233).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€47) compared to roughly $61 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 11h 50m versus 6h 47m 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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Düsseldorf buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 10h05 | 5:35 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h10 | 6:00 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 8h45 | 6:00 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 11h40 | 12:10 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 11h45 | 12:55 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h10 | 12:55 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h45 | 4:45 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h55 | 6:10 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
30489 · 50448 | 8:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 23h00 | 7:45 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 10h40 | 8:40 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 10h20 | 11:05 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Munich to Düsseldorf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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 Munich 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.

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