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Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20
Premier modern art museum with major works by Klee, Picasso, and the postwar avant-garde in a landmark Grabbeplatz building.










Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
4h 50m
Average duration
8h 2m
Buses per day
19
Distance
412 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price | $452 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg 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 Paris to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $149 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Düsseldorf costing on average $201 (€165).
A bus is $400 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Düsseldorf costing on average $452 (€372).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $117 (€96) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€54). The journey takes 7h 0m versus 5h 45m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Düsseldorf buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h20 | 5:50 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
50458 | 8:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h40 | 6:05 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 9h00 | 5:30 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
50428 | 9:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h55 | 6:55 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h25 | 6:55 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h25 | 9:40 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h40 | 12:25 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
51297 · 50448 | 8:30 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 11h15 | 7:45 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h30 | 6:15 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 8h40 | 6:15 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h55 | 4:55 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
50448 | 10:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h15 | 7:45 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 8h15 | 7:15 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h55 | 8:50 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 9h40 | 1:50 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
52119 · 50458 | 6:30 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 11h35 | 6:05 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Düsseldorf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 12:10 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.
Premier modern art museum with major works by Klee, Picasso, and the postwar avant-garde in a landmark Grabbeplatz building.
Contemporary art branch housed in the Ständehaus, known for large-scale installations and cutting-edge international exhibitions.
Major fine arts museum with paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and glass collections spanning many centuries.
The historic old town with dense lanes, churches, squares, and riverfront walks; central to most first visits.
Düsseldorf's famous luxury boulevard with canal, elegant shops, and one of the city's most recognizable strolling areas.
Popular Rhine promenade ideal for walking, skyline views, and sunset photos, linking key central sights.
Düsseldorf’s signature top-fermented dark beer, known for its copper color and crisp, bitter finish. It is central to the city’s brewing culture, especially in the Altstadt.
A classic Rhineland pot roast, traditionally marinated for several days and served with a sweet-sour gravy. It is one of the region’s most iconic comfort dishes.
A traditional Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and applesauce, often served with fried onions and blood sausage. The name means ‘Heaven and Earth.’
Established fine-dining restaurant in Kaiserswerth, celebrated for refined French-inspired cuisine and one of Düsseldorf’s most prestigious dining experiences.
One of the city’s most famous Altstadt brewpubs, known for house-brewed Altbier and robust local specialties with an authentic atmosphere.
Historic Düsseldorf brewery and tavern famous for Altbier and classic Rhineland dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Moderate by German standards. Hotels during fairs can be pricey, but everyday dining and transport are manageable.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. Leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxis and small cafe bills.
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Düsseldorf ZOB am Hbf, Düsseldorf -> Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf
Paris and Düsseldorf - these two cities are rarely mentioned in the same breath. Nevertheless, the connection is popular with many travellers, because the Paris-Düsseldorf bus offers a great opportunity to see more on the journey from France to Germany than on the plane. In addition, the trip with the bus is of course also the much cheaper alternative. For all travellers who want to travel by bus between the two cities, several bus companies offer many connections every day.
For the Paris-Düsseldorf bus connection, journeys are offered by four major bus companies. Ouibus as well as Eurolines, Deutsche Bahn and RegioJet serve this connection. With Eurolines buses, part of the journey is usually carried out by train buses or RegioJet buses.
The direct bus ride from Paris to Düsseldorf takes between 7 and 8 hours. Eurolines offers two direct services on most days, one in the early afternoon and the other in the late evening. The buses of Ouibus travel via Brussels, with a travel time of almost 12 hours. When Eurolines and Deutsche Bahn are connected, the journey takes between 9 and 11 hours via Eindhoven and/or Venlo.
For the bus from Paris to Düsseldorf there are more than 10 connections every day. The majority of these depart early in the morning, while there is usually only one bus in the afternoon and evening. Travellers who prefer to depart later should therefore take a seat in one of the later buses as soon as possible.
At which bus station does the bus depart in Paris? The buses depart from the international bus station Paris Gare Routière Galliéni. This is located in the east of the city and directly at the entrance to the Paris ring road. Europe's largest bus station has been in operation since 1993. There are some kiosks where travellers can buy snacks.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Düsseldorf? All Buses Paris reach Düsseldorf at the main station. The train station is very centrally located in the middle of the city. From here, travellers can reach their hotels or most points in Düsseldorf by underground, taxi or on foot. If you do not stay in Düsseldorf, you can of course also take a train or another Buses here to the next destination.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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 Paris to Düsseldorf buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf, Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Paris and Düsseldorf bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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