How to travel from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $210.

Distance: 130 miles (210 km)

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$93

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$51

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5h 39m

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0.6 - 1.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern is a bus with an average price of $38 (€32).

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

A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern costing on average $93 (€77).

A bus is $171 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern costing on average $210 (€173).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 42m.

Bus takes on average 5h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Kaiserslautern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern 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 1h 46m sooner (1h 24m by flight vs 3h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $210 (€173) compared to roughly $51 (€42) 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 Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern

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

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

  • FlixBus
    3:20 PM6h25
    Düsseldorf
    9:45 PMKaiserslautern
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    3:20 PM6h25
    Düsseldorf
    9:45 PMKaiserslautern
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    3:20 PM6h25
    Düsseldorf
    9:45 PMKaiserslautern
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    4:20 PM6h25
    Düsseldorf
    10:45 PMKaiserslautern
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern

Travel to Kaiserslautern 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 Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Kaiserslautern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern is a bus with an average price of $38 (€32).

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

A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern costing on average $93 (€77).

A bus is $171 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern costing on average $210 (€173).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 42m.

Bus takes on average 5h 39m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern is approximately 130 miles (210 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Kaiserslautern 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 Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Kaiserslautern Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Kaiserslautern by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kaiserslautern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kaiserslautern by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Kaiserslautern often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kaiserslautern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kaiserslautern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Kaiserslautern, allowing time to visit attractions like the Palatinate Forest, the Japanese Garden, and the Kaiserslautern Zoo.

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