The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$50
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$74
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 41 m
Trains on Sep 20
18
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol without transferring at least once.
ICE 204 · 10118 · 20070 · IC 35409:34 AM3h44Düsseldorf Hbf1:18 PMSchiphol Airport$501One-way5 transfers
ICE 202 · 10126 · 20074 · IC 354811:34 AM3h44Düsseldorf Hbf3:18 PMSchiphol Airport$571One-way5 transfers
ICE 2520 · 10134 · 20078 · IC 35561:34 PM3h44Düsseldorf Hbf5:18 PMSchiphol Airport$571One-way5 transfers
S8 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 11389:32 AM3h46Düsseldorf Hbf1:18 PMSchiphol Airport$631One-way4 transfers
S8 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 114611:32 AM3h46Düsseldorf Hbf3:18 PMSchiphol Airport$631One-way4 transfers
ICE 220 · IC 35349:11 AM2h32Düsseldorf Hbf11:43 AMSchiphol Airport$731One-way1 transfer
ICE 128 · IC 354211:11 AM2h32Düsseldorf Hbf1:43 PMSchiphol Airport$861One-way1 transfer
ICE 126 · IC 35501:11 PM2h32Düsseldorf Hbf3:43 PMSchiphol Airport$1371One-way1 transfer
ICE 124 · IC 35583:11 PM2h32Düsseldorf Hbf5:43 PMSchiphol Airport$1061One-way1 transfer
IC 3036 · IC 3538+
200149:26 AM3h17Düsseldorf Hbf12:43 PMSchiphol Airport$731One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $685.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $685 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average $69.
A bus is $647 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average $685.
Other travel options to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.04. The journey takes 2h 55m 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.
Live departures
Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 128 · IC 3542 | On time 11:11 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h32 | 1:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 3146+ 20018 | 11:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h30 | 2:56 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 3044 · IC 3546+ 20018 | 11:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h17 | 2:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
S8 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 | 11:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h46 | 3:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 202 · 10126 · 20074 · IC 3548 | On time 11:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h44 | 3:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 5 transfers | |
ICE 126 · IC 3550 | 1:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h32 | 3:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 3154+ 20022 | 1:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h31 | 4:57 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 3052 · IC 3554+ 20022 | 1:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h17 | 4:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
S8 · 20078 · IC 3556 · IC 1154 | 1:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h46 | 5:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 2520 · 10134 · 20078 · IC 3556 | On time 1:34 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h44 | 5:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 5 transfers | |
ICE 124 · IC 3558 | On time 3:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h32 | 5:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 3060 · IC 3562+ 20026 | 3:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h17 | 6:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 3162+ 20026 | 3:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h30 | 6:56 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
S8 · 20082 · IC 3564 · IC 1162 | 3:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h46 | 7:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 2508 · 10142 · 20082 · IC 3564 | On time 3:34 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h44 | 7:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 5 transfers | |
ICE 122 · IC 3566 | On time 5:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h32 | 7:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 3170+ 20030 | 5:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h30 | 8:56 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 3068 · IC 3570+ 20030 | 5:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h17 | 8:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
S8 · 20086 · IC 3572 · IC 1170 | 5:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h46 | 9:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 2516 · 10150 · 20086 · IC 3572 | On time 5:34 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h44 | 9:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 5 transfers | |
ICE 224 · IC 3574 | 7:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h32 | 9:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 3178+ 20034 | 7:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h30 | 10:56 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 3076 · IC 3578+ 20034 | 7:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h17 | 10:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
S8 · 20090 · IC 3580 · IC 1178 | 7:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h46 | 11:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 622 · 10158 · 20090 · IC 3580 | On time 7:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h40 | 11:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 5 transfers | |
ICE 622 · 10158 · 20090 · IC 3580 | On time 7:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h07 | 11:45 PM Schiphol Airport | 5 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
ICE 220 · IC 3534 | On time 9:11 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h32 | 11:43 AM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 3036 · IC 3538+ 20014 | 9:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h17 | 12:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 3138+ 20014 | 9:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h31 | 12:57 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
S8 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 | 9:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h46 | 1:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 204 · 10118 · 20070 · IC 3540 | On time 9:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h44 | 1:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 5 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 but you can travel from only $19 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 09:11. The fastest train covers the 114 miles (185 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 114 miles (185 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 6:03 AM |
Last train 9:11 AM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Düsseldorf Hbf and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from $19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Most Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf Hbf and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
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