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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:40 PM4h40Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf2:20 AMSaarbrücken$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:40 PM4h40Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf2:20 AMSaarbrücken$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:40 PM4h40Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf2:20 AMSaarbrücken$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
50449 · 304809:45 PM16h00Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf1:45 PMSaarbrücken$851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Saarbrücken costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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