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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Offenbach am Main 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. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $124 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Offenbach am Main to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Offenbach am Main to Düsseldorf costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Offenbach am Main to Düsseldorf costing on average $124 (€100).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $44 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 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.
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 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
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Buses from Offenbach am Main to Düsseldorf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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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