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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 €10, and a flight costs an average of €297.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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€54

Average price

€24

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Cheapest

€485

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3h 13m

Average total duration

2h 43m

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5h 54m

Average total duration

5h 24m

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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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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(Prague -> Amsterdam)
09:00AM4h30
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
01:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:50PM2h55
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
10:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1798
08:15AM0h55
Dusseldorf Airport
09:10AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$8091One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn20070 · IC 3540
09:48AM3h16
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:04PMAmsterdam Zuid
$631One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 220
09:11AM2h18
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:29AMAmsterdam Centraal
$841One-way
0 transfers
VIAS Rail GmbH20014 · 21208+Deutsche BahnIC 3138
09:17AM3h32
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:49PMAmsterdam Zuid
$731One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM3h00
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
12:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM3h40
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
02:10PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM3h00
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
10:30AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$261One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH73+Air DolomitiLH9434
06:30AM3h30
Dusseldorf Airport
10:00AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$4731One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH81+LufthansaLH996
02:30PM2h50
Dusseldorf Airport
05:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$4731One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH81+LufthansaLH998
02:30PM3h50
Dusseldorf Airport
06:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$4731One-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 or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

A bus is $226 (€203) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam costing on average $242 (€218).

Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.

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

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 55 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 1 h 41 min.

The Düsseldorf to Amsterdam distance is around 113 miles (182 km).

The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam is:

  • 11 buses a day.
  • 11 flights a day.
  • 7 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Most travelers take a flight from Dusseldorf Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

The following travel companies offer services from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam:

  • FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Amsterdam by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Ourbus from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam for $13 (€12).
  • KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Norwegian Air can take you to Amsterdam by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Norwegian Air from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam for $242 (€218).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Amsterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Düsseldorf to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).

Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • Direct flights with KLM Cityhopper with 3 direct flights per day.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Düsseldorf and Amsterdam.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Düsseldorf to Amsterdam often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Düsseldorf and Amsterdam itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Amsterdam and any of these top destinations today!
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