The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 53 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Düsseldorf on Fri, Nov 28, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 920
IC 60402 · ICE 618
ICE 618
ICE 100
ICE 826
ICE 724
ICE 528
ICE 726
ICE 626
ICE 622Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €88.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 626 | Delayed 3:33 PM 3:23 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h13 | 4:43 PM 4:43 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 816 · S 6 · ICE 516 | Delayed 3:32 PM 3:30 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h55 | 5:25 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 12 · RE 26829 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h39 | 5:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 | On time 4:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h15 | 5:25 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 120 | On time 4:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h24 | 6:05 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 914 | Delayed 4:56 PM 4:54 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h18 | 6:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 26 | Delayed 5:02 PM 4:58 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h34 | 7:37 PM 7:37 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 104 | On time 5:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 6:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 622 | Delayed 5:24 PM 5:23 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h13 | 6:36 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 10 · RE 26833 | On time 5:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h39 | 7:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 912 | Delayed 6:55 PM 6:54 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h15 | 8:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1222 · ICE 512 | Delayed 7:09 PM 6:57 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h36 | 9:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 102 | On time 7:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 8:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 528 | Delayed 7:25 PM 7:24 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h12 | 8:36 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 512 | On time 8:09 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h24 | 9:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 910 | On time 8:54 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h16 | 10:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 | On time 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h25 | 10:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 524 | On time 9:23 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h34 | 10:57 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 522 · RE 26843 | On time 10:24 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 12:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 920 | On time 10:39 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h52 | 1:31 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402 · ICE 618 | 2:30 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h01 | 5:31 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 618 | 4:00 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h31 | 5:31 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 4250 · RE 28508 | On time 4:08 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h53 | 8:01 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 222 | 4:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h27 | 6:05 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 826 | On time 4:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h44 | 6:36 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 18 · IC 1906 | On time 5:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h28 | 7:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 616 | 6:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 7:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 824 | On time 6:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h15 | 7:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 220 | 6:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h24 | 8:05 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1014 | On time 6:54 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h19 | 8:13 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1022 | On time 6:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h35 | 9:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 206 | On time 7:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h20 | 8:30 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 614 | 8:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h15 | 9:25 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 820 | On time 8:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h15 | 9:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 128 | On time 8:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h24 | 10:05 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 8:54 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h16 | 10:10 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1020 | On time 8:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h35 | 11:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 | On time 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 10:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 726 | On time 10:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h13 | 11:36 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 126 | On time 10:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h24 | 12:05 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1010 | On time 10:54 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 12:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 928 | On time 10:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h35 | 1:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 | On time 11:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 12:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 724 | On time 11:25 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h11 | 12:36 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 722 | On time 12:23 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h13 | 1:36 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 124 | On time 12:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h24 | 2:05 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 | On time 12:54 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h16 | 2:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 | On time 1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 2:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 720 | On time 1:23 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h13 | 2:36 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 14 · IC 2004 | 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h28 | 3:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 628 | On time 2:23 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h15 | 3:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 122 | 2:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h24 | 4:05 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 | 2:58 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h34 | 5:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 21:39 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Düsseldorf from $14 (€11). 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.
Traveling by train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf
The train connection between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Düsseldorf is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore these vibrant cities. Operated by Deutsche Bahn, the journey typically takes around 1 hour and offers comfortable seating along with scenic views of the German countryside. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can easily find a schedule that suits their travel plans.
Train Connection: Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf
The train connection from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. There are 3 direct connections available each day, making it a convenient option for travelers.
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf
The first daily train journey from Frankfurt am Main Airport departs at 05:58, providing an early start for travelers heading to Düsseldorf. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 21:40, allowing late-night arrivals into this vibrant city.
Train Tickets Price for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf is €28. The average ticket price typically hovers around €36, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant cities in Germany.
Exploring Düsseldorf: A Journey Through Modern Architecture and Culture
Welcome to Düsseldorf! Our first stop is the Rheinturm, or Rhine Tower, which was completed in 1981 and stands as a symbol of modern architecture in the city. This iconic structure not only offers breathtaking panoramic views from its observation deck but also features a unique light installation that illuminates the skyline at night.
Next, we’ll stroll along Königsallee, affectionately known as Kö. This elegant boulevard dates back to the early 19th century and is renowned for its luxurious shops and picturesque canal lined with trees; it’s often considered one of Europe’s most beautiful shopping streets. The blend of high-end fashion boutiques alongside charming cafés creates an atmosphere perfect for leisurely exploration.
Finally, let’s head over to MedienHafen or Media Harbor, which has transformed from an industrial port into a vibrant cultural hub since the late 1990s. Its striking contemporary architecture showcases works by world-renowned architects like Frank Gehry and David Chipperfield while hosting creative businesses that contribute to Düsseldorf's reputation as a media center. As you wander through this dynamic area filled with restaurants and galleries, you'll experience firsthand how innovation meets tradition in this thriving district.
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Sumak
- Café.komm
- Trattoria Ottavio
- Haus Litzbrück
- Haus Litzbrück
- Fu chu yuan
- Taj Mahal
- Hai Xian
- To1980
- Hotel Batavia
- Hotel Ko
- Hotel Burns
- Hotel Düsseldorf Mitte
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Pizzeria Palermo
- La Grilladine
- Mamounia
- Agadir
- Max
- Berliner Hof
- Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City
- Günnewig Hotel Esplanade
- Burger King
- Akropolis
- NineOfive
- ĂN BÁNH MÌ
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Prinz Anton
- Hotel Asahi
- Bar Olio
- El Olivio
- The Classic Western Steakhouse
- Löffelbar
- Kempe Comfort
- Wieland
- Terminus
- Hotel Ufer
- Asia Thai
- Cafe Kalusch
- Ballon
- La Corte
- Schloß Hotel Benrath
- Hotel Waldesruh
- Zur Pfeffermühle
- Pizzeria Da Gino
- Rohbau
- Grindhouse Homemade Burgers
- Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City
- Günnewig Hotel Esplanade
- Novum Hotel Flora
- Hotel Niku
- Kitchen
- Locanda La Bottella
- Cafeteria Le Carré
- RESTAURANT SPOERL FABRIK
- Renaissance Düsseldorf Hotel
- Mercure
- NH Düsseldorf City Nord
- Hotel Haus am Zoo
- Vennhauser Grill
- Mila Tapas y mas
- Fuchsjagd Veedelsbote
- Hong Kong
- Oebel
- Mykonos
- La Luce
- Brotkörbchen Garath
- Octagon
- Uscana
- Bistro Italy da Pino
- Pizzeria Bella Vista
- Doy Doy
- Liverpool Stehcafe
- Pizza Milano
- Amor Grill
- Gaststätte Netz
- B&B Hotel
- McDreams Hotel
- Side
- Alde Brück
- Chelsea
- Hassler Fass
- Acora
- Platia
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- China Restauraut - Bambus Garten
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Kleine Oase Im Treibhaus GmbH
- Avidon Art & Design Hotel
- Novotel
- Hammer Blick
- Bogart's
- Julian's
- Am Kapellchen
- Courtyard Düsseldorf Hafen
- Hotel Garni Landhaus Hamm
- Hotel Knell
- Innside Düsseldorf Hafen
- Irodion
- NineOfive
- ĂN BÁNH MÌ
- Izmir Kebap Haus
- Kempe Comfort
- Zum Tönnchen
- Hotel Friends
- Residenz
- Rohbau
- Gallo Nero
- ManThei
- Bilker Nudelhaus Pizzeria
- Holiday Inn
- Courtyard Düsseldorf Hafen
- Kastens Hotel
- Innside Düsseldorf Hafen
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