How to travel from Birmingham to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €119, while a flight costs an average of €449.

Distance: 380 miles (612 km)

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€449

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€71

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16h 11m

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Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Düsseldorf

Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Düsseldorf, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €119.

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

A bus is €331 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Düsseldorf costing on average €449.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Birmingham and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 59m sooner (2h 42m by flight vs 8h 41m by car). Tickets start at around €449 compared to roughly €71 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Birmingham to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers

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Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9331
    0 transfers

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    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9337
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4175+LufthansaLH2040
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH9433+LufthansaLH78
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Birmingham and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €119.

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

A bus is €331 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Düsseldorf costing on average €449.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 11m.

The distance from Birmingham to Düsseldorf is approximately 380 miles (612 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Turkish Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Düsseldorf:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Palma, Barcelona. 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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