- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
€66
Average ticket price on Sep 08
€98
Fastest journey on Sep 08
15 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
15 h 14 m
Trains on Sep 08
9
Distance
1148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Stockholm will cost around €98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Stockholm without transferring at least 3 times.
ICE 108 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 70190
26801 · ICE 1028 · ECE 398 · R 1078
26845 · ICE 920 · ECE 1198 · R 1062
ICE 618 · ECE 396 · R 1094+
X2 546
ICE 200 · ECE 392 · R 1180+
X2 520
ICE 618 · ECE 396 · R 1094+
X2 546
26801 · ICE 1028 · ECE 398 · R 1078
26809 · ICE 616 · RJ 384 · R 1110
26845 · ICE 920 · ECE 1198 · R 1062
ICE 2310 · RJ 384 · R 1110+
X2 550Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €94, while a flight costs an average of €518.
Distance: 713 miles (1148 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€94 Average price Cheapest | €518 Average price | €145 Average price | €318 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 28m Average total duration 14h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 28m Average total duration 23h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Stockholm:
A train is €51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Stockholm costing on average €145.
A train is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Stockholm costing on average €518.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 58m.
Bus takes on average 23h 58m.
The journey is about 1h 19m faster (14h 58m by train vs 16h 17m by car) and roughly €224 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€94 vs €318). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Stockholm trains for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26821 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1168 | 2:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 18h16 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 108 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 50190 | On time 3:34 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 19h00 | 10:34 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
26845 · ICE 920 · ECE 1198 · R 1062 | 2:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 15h15 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
26801 · ICE 1028 · ECE 398 · R 1078 | 4:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 15h13 | 7:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 618 · ECE 396 · R 1094+ X2 546 | On time 6:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 15h01 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2310 · RJ 384 · R 1110+ X2 550 | On time 8:08 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 15h28 | 11:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
26809 · ICE 616 · RJ 384 · R 1110 | 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 15h14 | 11:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 200 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70172 | On time 1:34 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 19h04 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 200 · ECE 392 · R 1180+ X2 520 | On time 1:34 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 19h04 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Stockholm run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 713 miles (1148 km) distance in 13h 0m.
Distance 713 miles (1148 km) |
Average train duration 14h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 13h 0m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Stockholm is pricey for tourists: hotels, dining, and drinks cost more than many European capitals, though transit is efficient and helps manage daily costs.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxi tips are optional; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Stockholm 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 Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Stockholm trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
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