How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf 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 47m. 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 $113.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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Driving

$41

Average price

$26

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$169

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$40

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

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30m

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5h 57m

Average total duration

5h 27m

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3h 47m

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47m

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2h 43m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf costing on average $41 (€33).

A bus is $143 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf costing on average $169 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 7m.

Bus takes on average 5h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:55 AM3h05
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:55 AM3h05
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
    5:10 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 100
    10:11 PM3h19
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    1:30 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 920
    11:32 PM3h01
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    2:33 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    4:59 AM1h33
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    6:32 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:25 AM3h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 AM3h05
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    12:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM3h55
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    11:05 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH78
    9:10 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH70
    7:40 AM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:25 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $1471One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH72
    9:15 AM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $1471One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf, 78,54% 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 Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf 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 Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf costing on average $41 (€33).

A bus is $143 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf costing on average $169 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 7m.

Bus takes on average 5h 27m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 37 trains per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Cityjet to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Cityjet.
  • 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
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