- Must visit
Museum of Bavarian History
Leading city museum on Regensburg’s Roman, medieval, and modern history, housed in a former monastery with major archaeological collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€103
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€117
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 14 m
Trains on Sep 20
5
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Regensburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Regensburg will cost around €117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €103.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Regensburg without transferring at least once.
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ICE 623 · 59497
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ICE 623 · 59497
ICE 27+
63069Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Regensburg 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 flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a flight costs an average of €374.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€110 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €374 Average price | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg 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 Düsseldorf to Regensburg:
A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Regensburg costing on average €110.
A bus is €335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Regensburg costing on average €374.
Other travel options to Regensburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (5h 42m by train vs 5h 47m by car). Tickets start at around €110 compared to roughly €82 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Düsseldorf to Regensburg 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 |
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ICE 529+ 63063 | Delayed 6:21 AM 8:20 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 4h52 | 1:12 PM Regensburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621+ 63065 | On time 9:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h50 | 2:10 PM Regensburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27+ 63069 | On time 9:25 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h45 | 4:10 PM Regensburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 · 59497 | On time 10:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h53 | 3:12 PM Regensburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 625+ 63069 | On time 11:17 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h53 | 4:10 PM Regensburg Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Regensburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €24 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 280 miles (452 km) distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 280 miles (452 km) |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Regensburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Regensburg trip today.
Leading city museum on Regensburg’s Roman, medieval, and modern history, housed in a former monastery with major archaeological collections.
Museum inside the Old Town Hall covering imperial politics, ceremonial rooms, and the famous Reichstag chamber of the Holy Roman Empire.
Underground museum at Neupfarrplatz presenting Roman remains and the layered history of Regensburg’s Jewish quarter and city center.
UNESCO-listed medieval core with narrow lanes, merchant houses, towers, and squares; ideal for wandering and discovering Regensburg’s character.
Large central square bordered by civic landmarks, lively shops, and cafés; a practical starting point for exploring the historic center.
Elegant medieval square framed by historic town houses and cultural sites, popular for people-watching and appreciating urban architecture.
Small pork sausages grilled over charcoal and traditionally served with sauerkraut and mustard. Regensburg’s best-known specialty and a staple near the Stone Bridge.
A sour rye soup from the Upper Palatinate, often made with fermented rye flour and potatoes. It reflects the region’s rustic farmhouse cooking traditions.
Wild forest mushrooms, especially chanterelles, prepared in a creamy sauce with dumplings or bread. A seasonal Bavarian dish tied to the region’s woodland foraging culture.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in a patrician house, known for refined regional cuisine and polished service in Regensburg’s old town.
Traditional Bavarian tavern and brewery serving local beer, sausages, schnitzel, and hearty classics in a lively historic beer hall atmosphere.
Historic sausage kitchen by the Danube, famous for grilled Regensburg sausages with sauerkraut and mustard in a fast-paced traditional setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, transit is reasonable, and Old Town tourist areas cost a bit more than smaller Bavarian towns.
Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up small taxi fares and leave small change in cafes. Tell the total amount when paying, not after.
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Regensburg Hbf -> Neupfarrplatz, Regensburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Regensburg 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 Regensburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Regensburg trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Regensburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Regensburg-Burgweinting. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Regensburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Regensburg 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 options include: L'Osteria da Nino, Pritanio, Heuport, Zara
Wi-Fi is available at Regensburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Regensburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Regensburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Regensburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Regensburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Regensburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Regensburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Regensburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn, Bischofshof, Münchner Hof, Kaiserhof.
Regensburg-Burgweinting is 4 km from Regensburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Regensburg-Burgweinting has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Restaurant Meilenstein, Prima Döner, Pizzeria Gelati Italiani, Khoros
Wi-Fi is available at Regensburg-Burgweinting. ATMs are available at Regensburg-Burgweinting.
Ticket office support is available at Regensburg-Burgweinting. Information desks are available at Regensburg-Burgweinting.
Luggage storage is available at Regensburg-Burgweinting. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Regensburg-Burgweinting: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Regensburg-Burgweinting: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Regensburg-Burgweinting.
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