The cheapest trains from Munich to Düsseldorf
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Düsseldorf will cost around $ 119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 42.
Timetable Munich to Düsseldorf
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The fastest trains from Munich to Düsseldorf
Fastest Journey
4 h 51 m
Average
5 h 59 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
486 km
Of the 57 trains that leave Munich for Düsseldorf every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 486 km distance in an average of 5 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 40 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.
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Train Information to Düsseldorf from Munich
 | Distance | 301 miles (486 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 8 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $32 (€26) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Nightjet |
Trains from Munich to Düsseldorf cover the 301 miles (486 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 8 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Nightjet. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $32 (€26), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $17 (€13). Travelers depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
Train companies
Deutsche Bahn Munich – Düsseldorf
Find the best trains between Munich and Düsseldorf with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $17 (€13). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Munich to Düsseldorf. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
When purchasing your Deutsche Bahn train tickets between Munich and Düsseldorf, keep the following coronavirus related policies and recommendations in mind outlined by our travel partner:
- Normal conditions apply
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- Online booking and check-in recommended
With the train from Munich to Dusseldorf. How it works
Why not even take the train from Munich to Dusseldorf to experience the Rhineland metropolis and travel on the trains in a relaxed and environmentally friendly way?
How do I get cheaply by train from Munich to Dusseldorf?
To travel by train from Munich to Dusseldorf only takes slightly longer than a flight if the trips to and from the airport and the time before departure are counted. It's more environmentally friendly anyway. Even the car cannot keep up on this fast route via Nuremberg, Frankfurt and Cologne. Almost every hour there is a direct ICE train service operated by Deutsche Bahn on the route, which does not require a change of trains. This offer is supplemented by a multiplicity of journeys with unique changing in Stuttgart or Mannheim, which last only insignificantly longer.
With the German course from Munich to Duesseldorf
The German course is quasi monopolist on the distance Munich - Duesseldorf. In direct traffic, the train uses fast and comfortable ICEs with on-board restaurants. In the case of transfer connections via Stuttgart or Mannheim, an IC can instead be on the way on one of the two sections.
The train from Munich to Dusseldorf is on its way almost around the . So it is also possible at night to travel by train from Munich to Dusseldorf and save one overnight stay in a hotel. The last train of the day leaves Munich around midnight and arrives in Dusseldorf the following morning. The first train of the day, which arrives in the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia around 8.3midnight, departs as early as 3.3midnight A potential alternative is the €Night night train, which is now operated as ÖBB Nightjet. Coming from Innsbruck, it stops late in the evening at Munich Central Station and reaches Dusseldorf in the morning. This offers the possibility of a comfortable departure in a couchette car or sleeping car and saves one night in a hotel.
How long does the train journey from Munich to Dusseldorf take?
The fastest trains can cover the journey between the two cities in less than 5 hours, but the average time for the Munich - Dusseldorf train line is just over 5 hours. Transfer connections take about 5.5 to 6 hours.
In the night hours, the trains run a little slower. even the ICE needs about 7 hours without changing trains, the ÖBB Nightjet about 10 hours.
How much does a train ticket from Munich to Dusseldorf cost?
If you want to take the train from Munich to Dusseldorf very spontaneously, you have to pay 145 € for the one-way ticket in 2nd class. With a little luck, however, tickets are still available for 118 € at short notice and those who are willing to travel overnight can even travel for around 67 €.
When booking at least six to eight weeks in advance, savings prices can also be found, for example for 59.90 €. The coveted savings prizes of 29.90 € would have to be booked at least three to four months in advance.
From which station does the train depart from Munich to Dusseldorf?
The long-distance trains depart from Munich main station, including the train from Munich to Dusseldorf. The important regional traffic junction is well connected to the Munich public transport system, including to the following lines.
- S-Bahn S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
- U-Bahn U1, U2, U4, U5, U7, U8
- Tram 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, N16, N19, N20
- Bus line 58
What station does the train from Munich to Dusseldorf arrive at?
In Dusseldorf all long-distance trains stop at the main station in the heart of the city. The famous shopping mile Königsallee, the old town and the banks of the Rhine are within walking distance or can be reached by public transport. Almost all underground lines stop either at Graf-Adolf-Platz or at Heinrich-Heine-Allee in the city center. The S-Bahn lines S1, S6, S8, S28 and S68 connect Dusseldorf with the suburbs and neighbouring towns as well as with the airport.
Train tickets from Munich to Düsseldorf: when to book to save $
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
- Buying your train ticket from Munich - Düsseldorf 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 26% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Munich - Düsseldorf with 2 months in advance you save up to about 26% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 30%.
- On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.
Travel Tips
There are a few train stations in Munich to start your route from including München Hbf, München Hackerbrücke and München Marienplatz. In Düsseldorf you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal and Düsseldorf-Benrath.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from München Hbf and need to travel around 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Düsseldorf most often arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf and need to travel around 1 mile (s) / 1 km from this train station to the city center.
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