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Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20
Major modern art museum with works by Klee, Picasso and Mondrian. One of Düsseldorf’s most important cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 3129 · 32233 · 20077
IC 3137 · 32241 · 20081
IC 3145 · 32249 · 20085
IC 3153 · 32257 · 20089
IC 3161 · 32265 · 20093
ICD 2421 · IC 3527 · ICE 225
ICD 2429 · IC 3535 · ICE 123
ICD 2437 · IC 3543 · ICE 125
ICD 2445 · IC 3551 · ICE 127
ICD 2453 · IC 3559 · ICE 129Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. 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 $17, and a flight costs an average of $230.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $527 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $500 (€404) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf costing on average $527 (€426).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€52) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.62 (€-9.39). The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3527 · ICE 225 | On time 8:16 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h29 | 10:45 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICD 2421 · IC 3527 · ICE 225 | On time 8:18 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h27 | 10:45 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3227+ 20017 | 8:26 AM Schiphol Airport | 3h07 | 11:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3129 · 32233 · 20077 | 8:35 AM Schiphol Airport | 3h34 | 12:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3231+ 20019 | 9:26 AM Schiphol Airport | 3h07 | 12:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3535 · ICE 123 | On time 10:16 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h29 | 12:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICD 2429 · IC 3535 · ICE 123 | On time 10:18 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h27 | 12:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3235+ 20021 | 10:26 AM Schiphol Airport | 3h07 | 1:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3137 · 32241 · 20081 | 10:35 AM Schiphol Airport | 3h34 | 2:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3139+ 20023 · 21233 | 11:05 AM Schiphol Airport | 3h28 | 2:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3543 · ICE 125 | On time 12:16 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h29 | 2:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICD 2437 · IC 3543 · ICE 125 | On time 12:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h27 | 2:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3243+ 20025 | 12:26 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h07 | 3:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3145 · 32249 · 20085 | 12:35 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h34 | 4:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3247+ 20027 | 1:26 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h07 | 4:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3551 · ICE 127 | On time 2:16 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h29 | 4:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICD 2445 · IC 3551 · ICE 127 | On time 2:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h27 | 4:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3251+ 20029 | 2:26 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h07 | 5:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3153 · 32257 · 20089 | 2:35 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h34 | 6:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3155+ 20031 · 21235 | 3:05 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h28 | 6:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3559 · ICE 129 | On time 4:16 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h29 | 6:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICD 2453 · IC 3559 · ICE 129 | On time 4:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h27 | 6:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3259+ 20033 | 4:26 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h07 | 7:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3161 · 32265 · 20093 | 4:35 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h34 | 8:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3263+ 20035 | 5:26 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h07 | 8:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3567 · ICE 221 | On time 6:16 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h29 | 8:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICD 2461 · IC 3567 · ICE 221 | On time 6:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h27 | 8:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3267+ 20037 | 6:26 PM Schiphol Airport | 3h07 | 9:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 6:09 AM |
Last train 8:03 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.
Major modern art museum with works by Klee, Picasso and Mondrian. One of Düsseldorf’s most important cultural institutions.
Leading fine arts museum with painting, sculpture, design and decorative arts, popular for both permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Contemporary art museum in the Ständehaus, known for large installations and its striking glass dome.
Düsseldorf’s most famous boulevard, lined with luxury boutiques, a canal and elegant promenades.
Historic Old Town packed with architecture, squares and lively streets, ideal for walking and sightseeing.
Popular riverside promenade for walking, cycling and skyline views, especially scenic around sunset.
Düsseldorf’s signature top-fermented dark beer, copper-brown and bitter, traditionally served in small glasses in the Altstadt.
A Rhineland-style pot roast, usually beef marinated and braised in a sweet-sour gravy, often served with dumplings and red cabbage.
A classic Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apples, typically served with fried onions and black pudding.
Established fine-dining restaurant led by a celebrated chef, known for refined Japanese cuisine and an elegant Michelin-starred experience.
Well-known old-town brewery serving house-brewed Altbier and local specialties in a lively, traditional atmosphere.
Historic Altbier brewery and restaurant known for classic Düsseldorf beer and hearty Rhineland dishes in a traditional beer hall setting.
Moderate by German standards: hotels can be pricey during fairs, but daily food and transport are manageable.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service; round up for taxis. Little or no tip is fine for counter service.
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