How to travel from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim

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Compare bus and train for Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 $71, while a flight costs an average of $383.

Distance: 111 miles (180 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim is a bus with an average price of $71 (€59).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim costing on average $94 (€78).

A bus is $313 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim costing on average $383 (€320).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Rüsselsheim take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 40m.

Bus takes on average 10h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Rüsselsheim including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim 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 48m sooner (1h 40m by flight vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $383 (€320) compared to roughly $40 (€33) 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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How to get from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim by train, bus or flight.

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

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim

Travel to Rüsselsheim 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 Rüsselsheim.

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There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Rüsselsheim including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim is a bus with an average price of $71 (€59).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim costing on average $94 (€78).

A bus is $313 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim costing on average $383 (€320).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Rüsselsheim take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 40m.

Bus takes on average 10h 22m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim is approximately 111 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Airport station and arrive in Rüsselsheim station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Rüsselsheim by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rüsselsheim by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rüsselsheim by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Rüsselsheim often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt Hahn Airport, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rüsselsheim and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rüsselsheim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Rüsselsheim, including its cultural sites and nearby attractions, two to three days would be sufficient.

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