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Kunstpalast
Leading contemporary art museum in Ehrenhof. It is essential for modern and postwar art, with major temporary exhibitions and strong collections.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$63
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$81
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 58 m
Trains on Aug 29
6
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 $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf without transferring at least once.
ICE 820 · 17411 · 26815
S9 · 4491 · IC 2549 · 17414
ICE 1612 · 17409 · S8
ICE 204 · S1
ICE 128 · 89717
ICE 204 · S1
ICE 614 · S1
ICE 128 · 89717
ICE 1612 · 17409 · S8
ICE 820 · 17411 · 26815Omio 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 an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $278.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf costing on average $76.
A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf costing on average $278.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
You'll arrive about 55m sooner (1h 34m by train vs 2h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $41 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 124 · 89725 | Delayed 11:03 AM 12:52 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h55 | 2:47 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 · S1 | 1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h05 | 3:15 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 918 | Delayed 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h12 | 1:43 PM 1:43 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 720 · 28522 | Delayed 12:40 PM 2:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h39 | 4:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1516 · IC 2008 | 2:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h45 | 4:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 2012 | Delayed 2:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h26 | 4:07 PM 4:07 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 14 · 26825 | 2:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h32 | 4:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 916 | Delayed 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h12 | 3:43 PM 3:43 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 | 3:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h33 | 6:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 626 · 28526 | On time 4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h39 | 6:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1514 · IC 2006 | 4:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h45 | 6:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 12 · 26829 | 4:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h32 | 6:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 · ICE 28 | On time 5:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 6:32 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 624 · 28528 | On time 5:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h39 | 7:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 224 | 5:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 7:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 118 | Delayed 5:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h42 | 5:47 PM 5:47 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 26 | 5:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h41 | 8:40 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 622 · 28530 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h39 | 8:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 10 · 26833 | 6:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h32 | 8:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 912 | Delayed 7:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h12 | 7:25 PM 7:25 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 24 | 7:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h41 | 10:40 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 129 · 4759 · IC 2347 · ICE 1541 | 8:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h34 | 11:49 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 528 · 28534 | 8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h39 | 10:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29534 · IC 2347 · ICE 1541 | 8:24 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h25 | 11:49 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
29534 · IC 2347 · 26440 | 8:24 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h54 | 12:18 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 318 · 26837 | 8:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h51 | 10:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 19 · ICE 22 | 9:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h25 | 12:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 526 · 28536 | 9:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h39 | 11:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910 · 26839 | On time 9:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h39 | 11:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 22 | 9:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h41 | 12:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 · ICE 1541 | On time 10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h38 | 11:49 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 · IC 2347 · 26440 | On time 10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 12:18 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 524 · 26841 | 10:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 12:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 920 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h07 | 2:52 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2442 · ICE 920 | 11:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 2:52 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 522 · 26843 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h55 | 1:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
ICE 204 · S1 | On time 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h54 | 10:05 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 4491 · IC 2549 · 17414 | 8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h05 | 12:20 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1612 · 17409 · S8 | On time 8:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h02 | 10:28 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 128 · 89717 | On time 8:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h55 | 10:47 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 · S1 | On time 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h55 | 11:05 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 820 · 17411 · 26815 | On time 9:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h05 | 11:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 1:25 AM |
Last train 9:40 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.
Leading contemporary art museum in Ehrenhof. It is essential for modern and postwar art, with major temporary exhibitions and strong collections.
Major state art collection focused on twentieth-century masters. It is a top stop for Klee, Picasso, and European modernism.
Underground exhibition building in Grabbeplatz for postwar and contemporary art. It is known for ambitious rotating international shows.
The historic old town with lanes, churches, and squares near the Rhine. It is the classic place to experience Düsseldorf’s heritage on foot.
Elegant boulevard known for luxury shopping, canal views, and city prestige. It is Düsseldorf’s signature street and a classic urban promenade.
Wide Rhine riverside walk with skyline views, steps, and event spaces. It is one of the city’s best areas for strolling and sunset photos.
Marinated herring fillets in a creamy sour sauce, often served with apples, onions and potatoes. A classic Rhineland tavern dish.
Slow-cooked beef roast in a dark sweet-sour gravy with raisins and beet syrup. One of the Rhineland’s most traditional celebratory dishes.
Black pudding from the Rhineland, usually pan-fried and served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut or onions. A deeply local comfort food.
Refined fine-dining restaurant with modern French-influenced cuisine, elegant service and one of Düsseldorf’s top gastronomic reputations.
Traditional brewery restaurant famous for Füchschen Alt and robust Düsseldorf specialties in a convivial local setting.
Historic Altstadt brewery serving fresh Altbier and classic Rhineland dishes in a lively, traditional beer-hall setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey during fairs, but dining and local transit are manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually not included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Düsseldorf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Düsseldorf 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.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal 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, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen 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: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
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