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Compare train for Düsseldorf to Wilhelmshaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Wilhelmshaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 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 train costs an average of €85, while a flight costs an average of €584.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€85 Average price Cheapest | €584 Average price | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Wilhelmshaven
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Wilhelmshaven, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Wilhelmshaven:
A train is €499 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Wilhelmshaven costing on average €584.
Other travel options to Wilhelmshaven take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around €85 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€36. The journey takes 4h 3m versus 3h 48m 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 Wilhelmshaven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Wilhelmshaven is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:30 AM 4h20 Düsseldorf 10:50 AM Wilhelmshaven €268 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 AM 4h20 Düsseldorf 10:50 AM Wilhelmshaven €268 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 AM 4h20 Düsseldorf 10:50 AM Wilhelmshaven €268 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Wilhelmshaven:
A train is €499 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Wilhelmshaven costing on average €584.
Other travel options to Wilhelmshaven take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Wilhelmshaven as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Wilhelmshaven station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Wilhelmshaven by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn to go to Wilhelmshaven by train.
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