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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 Oct 07
kr195
Average ticket price on Oct 07
kr475
Fastest journey on Oct 07
4 h 48 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
5 h 4 m
Trains on Oct 07
16
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Düsseldorf will cost around kr475 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr195.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Düsseldorf without transferring at least once.
FlixTrain · FlixTrain
ICE 905 · ICE 1022 · ICE 204
S5 · 16342 · ICE 646
ICE 905 · ICE 822
S5 · ICE 273 · ICE 18 · 26809
ICE 595 · ICE 724
ICE 1652 · ICE 610 · ICE 926
ICE 1656 · ICE 614 · ICE 1022
ICE 1652 · ICE 722
ICE 1656 · ICE 820Trains from Leipzig to Düsseldorf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr159 but you can travel from only kr151 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 241 miles (389 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price kr159 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Düsseldorf trains for today, Tuesday, October 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:35 AM Leipzig | 11h41 | 4:16 PM Düsseldorf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Leipzig | 9h26 | 3:16 PM Düsseldorf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:41 AM Leipzig | 5h26 | 1:07 PM Düsseldorf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:59 AM Leipzig | 5h26 | 1:25 PM Düsseldorf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:59 AM Leipzig | 5h26 | 2:25 PM Düsseldorf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:41 PM Leipzig | 6h36 | 12:17 AM Düsseldorf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 7 | |||||
S5 · ICE 273 · ICE 824 | On time 12:06 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h34 | 8:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · 16342 · ICE 646 | On time 12:06 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h06 | 9:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 273 · ICE 18 · 26809 | 12:06 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h14 | 8:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S5 · 16304 · ICE 644 | On time 5:02 AM Leipzig Hbf | 6h07 | 11:09 AM 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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Düsseldorf trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Düsseldorf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Messe is 6 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig Messe 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: Dönerhaus, Grand Canyon, Graf Zeppelin, Glücksboot Asia-Erlebnisgastronomie
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Messe. ATMs are available at Leipzig Messe.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Messe. Information desks are available at Leipzig Messe.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Messe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Messe.
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 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.
Düsseldorf-Unterrath is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf-Unterrath 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: Platia, Bauernstube Deppe, Telefónica Cafeteria, China Restauraut - Bambus Garten
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf-Unterrath.
Nearby hotels include Lindner Airport, Hotel Kleine Oase Im Treibhaus GmbH, Avidon Art & Design Hotel, Novotel.
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