How to travel from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. 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 $47, while a flight costs an average of $498.

Distance: 306 miles (494 km)

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$138

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf is a bus with an average price of $47 (€39).

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

A bus is $90 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf costing on average $138 (€114).

A bus is $451 (€374) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf costing on average $498 (€413).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Oberstdorf take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 49m.

Bus takes on average 12h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Oberstdorf including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf 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 4h 30m sooner (2h 9m by flight vs 6h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $498 (€413) compared to roughly $110 (€91) 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 Oberstdorf

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

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

  • FlixBus
    4:20 PM13h25
    Düsseldorf
    5:45 AMOberstdorf
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    4:20 PM13h25
    Düsseldorf
    5:45 AMOberstdorf
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:20 PM13h25
    Düsseldorf
    5:45 AMOberstdorf
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:20 PM13h25
    Düsseldorf
    4:45 AMOberstdorf
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf

Travel to Oberstdorf 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 Oberstdorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Oberstdorf including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf is a bus with an average price of $47 (€39).

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

A bus is $90 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf costing on average $138 (€114).

A bus is $451 (€374) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf costing on average $498 (€413).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Oberstdorf take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 49m.

Bus takes on average 12h 19m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf is approximately 306 miles (494 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Oberstdorf station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Oberstdorf, Busbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Oberstdorf by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Oberstdorf by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Oberstdorf by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf:
  • 25 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Oberstdorf often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Memmingen, Kempten, Sonthofen, Immenstadt im Allgau. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oberstdorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oberstdorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Oberstdorf, spending 3 to 4 days is ideal, allowing ample time to explore hiking trails, visit the Nebelhorn, and enjoy local attractions like the Erdinger Arena.

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