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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.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 6 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Brandenburg 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf without transferring at least once.
21950 · ICE 1540
21954 · ICE 273 · ICE 1540
S9 · ICE 842
S85 · S7 · ICE 842
S9 · ICE 542
21924 · ICE 842
21844 · ICE 942
21876 · ICE 848
21908 · ICE 844
21836 · ICE 642Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $216 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $180 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf costing on average $216 (€175).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (5h 12m by train vs 5h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $132 (€106) compared to roughly $104 (€84) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2172 · ICE 842 | Delayed 5:18 PM 7:12 PMFlughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h55 | 12:07 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 540 | On time 7:47 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 6h29 | 2:16 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21932 · ICE 540 | On time 8:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h15 | 2:16 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 1540 | On time 9:59 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 7h47 | 5:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 1540 | On time 10:07 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 7h39 | 5:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 273 · ICE 1540 | On time 10:19 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 7h27 | 5:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S85 · S3 · ICE 273 · ICE 1540 | On time 10:25 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 7h21 | 5:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 273 · ICE 1540 | On time 10:27 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 7h19 | 5:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18337 · 62039 · ICE 273 · ICE 1540 | On time 10:42 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 7h04 | 5:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
21836 · ICE 642 | On time 8:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h07 | 1:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 1052 | On time 8:07 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h44 | 1:51 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · 73724 · ICE 1052 | On time 8:13 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h38 | 1:51 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18507 · ICE 1052 | On time 8:31 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h20 | 1:51 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 942 | On time 8:47 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h20 | 2:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S7 · ICE 942 | On time 8:53 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h14 | 2:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21844 · ICE 942 | On time 9:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h06 | 2:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 640 | On time 9:47 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h21 | 3:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S7 · ICE 640 | On time 9:53 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h15 | 3:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21852 · ICE 640 | On time 10:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h07 | 3:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 1546 | On time 10:07 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h35 | 3:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S3 · ICE 1546 | On time 10:13 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h29 | 3:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18511 · ICE 1546 | On time 10:31 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h11 | 3:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21868 · ICE 548 | On time 12:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h07 | 5:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18515 · ICE 1050 | On time 12:31 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h20 | 5:51 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21876 · ICE 848 | On time 1:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h06 | 6:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18523 · ICE 1542 | On time 4:31 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h10 | 9:41 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 844 | On time 4:47 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h20 | 10:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S3 · ICE 844 | On time 4:53 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h14 | 10:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21908 · ICE 844 | On time 5:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h06 | 10:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 542 | 5:47 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h23 | 11:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S7 · ICE 542 | 5:53 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h17 | 11:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21916 · ICE 542 | 6:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h09 | 11:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 842 | 6:47 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h19 | 12:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S7 · ICE 842 | 6:53 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h13 | 12:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21924 · ICE 842 | 7:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h05 | 12:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $22 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 10:01 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 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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