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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Saarlouis
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. 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 $34, while a flight costs an average of $480.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $480 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis costing on average $103 (€86).
A bus is $446 (€374) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis costing on average $480 (€403).
Other travel options to Saarlouis take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€86) compared to roughly $47 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$55 (-€46). The journey takes 3h 46m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:40 PM 4h40 Düsseldorf 12:20 AM Saarlouis $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 PM 4h40 Düsseldorf 12:20 AM Saarlouis $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 PM 4h40 Düsseldorf 12:20 AM Saarlouis $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis costing on average $103 (€86).
A bus is $446 (€374) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Saarlouis costing on average $480 (€403).
Other travel options to Saarlouis take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Saarlouis as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Saarlouis Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Saarlouis by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarlouis by bus.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Saarlouis by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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