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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
$86
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
10 h 36 m
Average duration
12 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
869 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gdańsk to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gdańsk to Düsseldorf will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Gdańsk to Düsseldorf without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 5410 · EC 42 · ICE 1540
IC 5410 · EC 42 · RJ 386 · 90621
IC 5412 · EC 46 · ICE 544
IC 265 · EC 44 · ICE 542
IC 263 · EC 48 · ICE 546
IC 263 · EC 48 · ICE 546
IC 265 · EC 44 · ICE 542
IC 5412 · EC 46 · ICE 544
IC 5410 · EC 42 · RJ 386 · 90621
IC 5410 · EC 42 · ICE 1540Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gdańsk to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 539 miles (869 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $256 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 34m Average total duration 20h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gdańsk to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Düsseldorf costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $176 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Düsseldorf costing on average $256 (€207).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 20h 4m.
Tickets start at around $111 (€90) compared to roughly $216 (€174) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105 (€85). The journey takes 10h 30m versus 10h 18m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Gdańsk to Düsseldorf trains for tomorrow, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 263 · EC 48 · ICE 546 | On time 8:32 AM Gdańsk Główny | 10h36 | 7:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 5412 · EC 46 · ICE 544 | On time 10:18 AM Gdańsk Główny | 10h51 | 9:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 265 · EC 44 · ICE 542 | On time 12:32 PM Gdańsk Główny | 10h38 | 11:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 5410 · EC 42 · ICE 1540 | On time 2:24 PM Gdańsk Główny | 15h22 | 5:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 5410 · EC 42 · RJ 386 · 90621 | 2:24 PM Gdańsk Główny | 14h14 | 4:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7 transfers |
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Trains from Gdańsk to Düsseldorf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 539 miles (869 km) distance in 10h 29m.
Distance 539 miles (869 km) |
Average train duration 10h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 10h 29m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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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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