- Must visit
Kunstpalast
Leading contemporary art museum in Ehrenhof. It is essential for modern and postwar art, with major temporary exhibitions and strong collections.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 2 trains that leave Heilbronn for Düsseldorf on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 290 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 52 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.




Trains from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 but you can travel from only $29 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (290 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 180 miles (290 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Heilbronn to Düsseldorf trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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19217 · ICE 1010 | On time 8:57 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 3h56 | 12:53 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19217 · ICE 612 · ICE 726 | Delayed 8:57 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 3h43 | 10:46 AM 10:46 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
19217 · ICE 612 · IC 2577 · 28518 | 8:57 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 5h04 | 2:01 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 transfers | |
19313 · 19508 · ICE 1010 | On time 9:30 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 3h23 | 12:53 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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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.
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Most Heilbronn to Düsseldorf trains use the Heilbronn Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Use this guide to compare Heilbronn and Düsseldorf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Heilbronn 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: YEDO Heilbronn, Mythos, Vinum, Ratskeller
Wi-Fi is available at Heilbronn Hbf. ATMs are available at Heilbronn Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heilbronn Hbf. Information desks are available at Heilbronn Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heilbronn Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heilbronn Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heilbronn Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heilbronn Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Hotel Central, Hotel TraumRaum, Insel-Hotel.
Heilbronn Neckar-Turm/K.-S.-Pl has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heilbronn Neckar-Turm/K.-S.-Pl.
Heilbronn Harmonie has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Heilbronn Harmonie.
ATMs are available at Heilbronn Harmonie.
Available at Heilbronn Harmonie: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heilbronn Harmonie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heilbronn Harmonie.
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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