How to travel from Bratislava to Düsseldorf

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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a train costs an average of $116.

Distance: 507 miles (817 km)

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$116

Average price

$73

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12h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

11h 45m

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30m

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15h 18m

Average total duration

14h 48m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

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from Bratislava to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM19h45
    Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
    6:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM19h45
    Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
    6:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnREX 2511 · ICE 1214 · ICE 912
    9:50 AM11h03
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    8:53 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $861One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnREX 2511 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24
    9:50 AM12h42
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    10:32 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $861One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnREX 2509 · RJX 60 · ICE 620
    8:50 AM11h47
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    8:37 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 PM16h00
    Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
    12:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM15h15
    Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    12:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM16h00
    Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)
    4:30 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bratislava 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 Bratislava to Düsseldorf.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bratislava and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $73 (€59).

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

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Düsseldorf costing on average $116 (€94).

The fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 12h 15m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 18m.

The distance from Bratislava to Düsseldorf is approximately 507 miles (817 km).
The average frequency per day from Bratislava to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bratislava to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bratislava hlavná stanica and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bratislava to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bratislava to Düsseldorf:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bratislava to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, 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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