How to travel from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main 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 52m. 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 $110.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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$41

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$17

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$133

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3h 26m

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2h 56m

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3h 52m

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52m

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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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Lufthansa

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from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM3h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM3h05
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    10:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 915
    9:06 AM1h13
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:19 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 105
    10:27 AM1h22
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:49 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 625
    11:19 AM1h20
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:39 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 625
    11:19 AM1h32
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:51 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM3h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:35 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM3h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    11:00 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM3h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    11:05 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main, 75,14% 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $0.11 (€0.09) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $13 (€10).

A bus is $98 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $110 (€88).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 12m.

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 28 trains per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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