How to travel from Berlin to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $224.

Distance: 297 miles (478 km)

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Flight

$54

Average price

$46

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$224

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5h 1m

Average total duration

4h 31m

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7h 41m

Average total duration

7h 11m

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2h 6m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.9kg

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from Berlin to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 946
    5:35 AM4h33
    Berlin Hbf
    10:08 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 946
    5:35 AM4h33
    Berlin Hbf
    10:08 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW8050
    6:40 AM1h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    7:45 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1911One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 646
    4:28 AM4h44
    Berlin Hbf
    9:12 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:50 AM4h24
    Berlin Spandau
    1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:39 AM4h35
    Berlin Hbf
    1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 PM8h00
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    7:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 PM8h20
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    7:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 AM8h10
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    11:50 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8054
    2:30 PM1h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    3:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2161One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8052
    11:30 AM1h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    12:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2161One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9041
    8:40 AM1h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:45 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $3051One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Berlin to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Düsseldorf, 54,09% 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 Berlin 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 Berlin 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 Berlin to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

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

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Düsseldorf costing on average $54 (€44).

A bus is $179 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Düsseldorf costing on average $224 (€183).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 1m.

Bus takes on average 7h 41m.

The distance from Berlin to Düsseldorf is approximately 297 miles (478 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin 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 Berlin to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, British Airways to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 5 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings, Air Baltic.
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, 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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