How to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €218.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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Flight

€55

Average price

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€330

Average price

3h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 50m

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30m

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5h 9m

Average total duration

4h 39m

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30m

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3h 51m

Average total duration

1h 51m

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2h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf:

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €55.

A bus is €308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €330.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 51m.

Bus takes on average 5h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

How to get from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    2:00 PM4h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    2:00 PM4h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1803
    4:55 PM0h45
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    6131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · 89745
    8:00 PM4h47
    Amsterdam Centraal
    12:47 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077
    8:56 AM3h13
    Amsterdam Zuid
    12:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3545 · 20085
    12:56 PM3h13
    Amsterdam Zuid
    4:09 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 PM3h55
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    8:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 AM3h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:35 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM2h55
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:25 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2303 · LH1982
    11:10 AM6h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    3271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS316 · OS249
    5:40 PM26h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    8:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    3401One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH997 · LH78
    6:30 PM3h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    3401One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf, 79,93% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf:

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €55.

A bus is €308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €330.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 51m.

Bus takes on average 5h 9m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, London, Barcelona, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.
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