How to travel from Dresden to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €60.

Distance: 301 miles (486 km)

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€62

Average price

€35

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Cheapest

€291

Average price

7h 15m

Average total duration

6h 45m

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30m

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8h 22m

Average total duration

7h 52m

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30m

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4h 35m

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1h 35m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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from Dresden to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM9h50
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
08:35PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM9h50
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
08:35PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW9023
08:05PM1h10
Dresden Airport
09:15PMDusseldorf Airport
$2891One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
07:00AM6h23
Dresden-Neustadt station
01:23PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$691One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:15AM9h06
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
05:21PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$541One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain
06:53AM6h30
Dresden Hbf
01:23PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$691One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15PM8h30
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
06:45AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00PM8h45
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
06:45AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$481One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH211+Lufthansa CitylineLH78
10:50AM2h45
Dresden Airport
01:35PMDusseldorf Airport
$5691One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH215 · LH84
02:30PM3h35
Dresden Airport
06:05PMDusseldorf Airport
$5691One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH207 · LH74
06:05AM3h50
Dresden Airport
09:55AMDusseldorf Airport
$5691One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Düsseldorf is a train with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Düsseldorf costing on average $28 (€22).

A train is $51 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Düsseldorf costing on average $75 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Dresden to Düsseldorf is approximately 301 miles (486 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden 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 Dresden to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, airmax to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Air Baltic.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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.
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