How to travel from Hamburg to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $100.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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$60

Average price

$34

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$263

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4h 10m

Average total duration

3h 40m

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30m

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5h 51m

Average total duration

5h 21m

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3h 57m

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57m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.0kg

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Eurowings

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from Hamburg to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM7h30
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:00 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 AM6h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    6:25 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9039
    8:45 PM0h55
    Hamburg Airport
    9:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:50 AM3h40
    Hamburg Hbf
    2:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:01 AM3h29
    Hamburg Harburg
    2:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 103
    4:41 AM3h44
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:25 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $701One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 PM5h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:40 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsLH5402
    8:45 PM0h55
    Hamburg Airport
    9:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4551One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2063 · LH2030
    5:15 PM3h25
    Hamburg Airport
    8:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $5221One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH33 · LH72
    7:00 AM3h00
    Hamburg Airport
    10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $5351One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $82 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $100 (€80).

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

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 12m.

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

The distance from Hamburg to Düsseldorf is approximately 212 miles (342 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Düsseldorf 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 Hamburg to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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