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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf without transferring at least once.
IC 1418 · ICE 141 · 898704:02 AM4h10Rotterdam Centraal8:12 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$391One-way2 transfers- IC 2035 · ICE 12310:05 AM2h40Rotterdam Centraal12:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
- IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 200779:15 AM2h54Rotterdam Centraal12:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$611One-way2 transfers
- IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 200758:15 AM2h54Rotterdam Centraal11:09 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$611One-way2 transfers
- IC 2029 · IC 3529 · 200778:35 AM3h34Rotterdam Centraal12:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$611One-way2 transfers
- IC 2843 · ICE 12512:20 PM2h25Rotterdam Centraal2:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
- IC 2027 · ICE 2258:05 AM2h40Rotterdam Centraal10:45 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$1071One-way1 transfer
- IC 2035 · ICE 12310:05 AM2h40Rotterdam Centraal12:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
- IC 2051 · ICE 1272:05 PM2h40Rotterdam Centraal4:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
- IC 2059 · ICE 1294:05 PM2h40Rotterdam Centraal6:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $334.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $619 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf costing on average $60 (€50).
A bus is $603 (€496) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf costing on average $619 (€509).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Flight takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€50) compared to roughly $51 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.62 (€-7.91). The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 35m 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.
Live departures
Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 2029 · IC 3529 · 20077 | 8:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h34 | 12:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2031 · ICE 145 · 89878 | 9:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h07 | 12:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2031 · ICE 145 · 89878 | 9:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h07 | 12:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 12:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2831 · ICE 145 · 89878 | 9:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h52 | 12:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2831 · IC 3231+ 20019 | 9:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 12:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2035 · ICE 123 | Delayed 10:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 10:48 AM 10:48 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2835 · IC 3235+20021 | 10:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 1:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2037 · IC 3537 · 20081 | 10:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h34 | 2:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2039 · ICE 147 · 89882 | 11:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h07 | 2:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2843 · ICE 125 | On time 12:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 2:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2045 · IC 3545 · 20085 | 12:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h34 | 4:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2047 · ICE 149 · 89886 | 1:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h07 | 4:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2847 · IC 3247+20027 | 1:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 4:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2051 · ICE 127 | On time 2:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 4:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2851 · IC 3251+20029 | 2:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 5:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2053 · IC 3553 · 20089 | 2:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h34 | 6:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2055 · ICE 241 · 89890 | 3:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h07 | 6:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2855 · IC 3255+20031 | 3:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 6:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2059 · ICE 129 | On time 4:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 6:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2859 · IC 3259+20033 | 4:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 7:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2061 · IC 3561 · 20093 | 4:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h34 | 8:09 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2063 · ICE 243 · 89894 | 5:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h07 | 8:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2063 · ICE 243 · 89894 · ICE 823 | On time 5:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h02 | 8:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 2863 · IC 3263+20035 | 5:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 8:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2067 · ICE 221 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 8:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2867 · IC 3267+20037 | 6:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 9:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
| IC 1410 · IC 3003+20009 | 2:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h31 | 7:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 1418 · ICE 141 · 89870 | 4:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h10 | 8:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2817 · ICE 121 | On time 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h55 | 8:45 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RE 4014 · IC 519 · ICE 121 | On time 5:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 8:45 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2027 · ICE 225 | On time 8:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h40 | 10:45 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 11:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2827 · IC 3227+20017 | 8:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 11:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3231+20019 | 8:33 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h00 | 12:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf
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Trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Rotterdam Centraal and Düsseldorf Hbf from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf
Most Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam Centraal and Düsseldorf Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
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