How to travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $327.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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Flight

$65

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$27

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$501

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3h 22m

Average total duration

2h 52m

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30m

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4h 58m

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4h 28m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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KLM Cityhopper

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from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    9:00 AM4h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    9:00 AM4h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1800
    12:25 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $7571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn20070 · IC 3540 · IC 3038
    9:48 AM3h17
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:05 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $731One-way
    2 transfers
  • VIAS Rail GmbH20014 · 21208+Deutsche BahnIC 3138
    9:26 AM3h23
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:49 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $841One-way
    2 transfers
  • VIAS Rail GmbH20018 · 21212+Deutsche BahnIC 3146
    11:26 AM3h23
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    2:49 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $841One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM3h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM3h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    2:20 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM3h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    10:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • German AirwaysKL1802
    2:30 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    3:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $7571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS246 · OS315
    9:35 AM7h15
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    4:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $7491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS246+Air BalticOS317
    9:35 AM9h40
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $7521One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam, 75,71% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam costing on average $44 (€35).

A bus is $315 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam costing on average $327 (€260).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 18m.

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, VIAS Rail GmbH, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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