How to travel from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $63.

Distance: 150 miles (243 km)

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

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf costing on average $63 (€51).

A bus is $112 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf costing on average $139 (€112).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 27m.

Bus takes on average 8h 47m.

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

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from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    9:06 AM12h10
    Heidelberg Hbf
    9:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    9:06 AM12h10
    Heidelberg Hbf
    9:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnS7 · ICE 204 · S1
    7:09 AM3h06
    Heidelberg Hbf
    10:15 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $911One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 994 · 4654 · ICE 316 · 89717
    7:18 AM3h29
    Heidelberg Hbf
    10:47 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $981One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Düsseldorf.

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

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf costing on average $63 (€51).

A bus is $112 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf costing on average $139 (€112).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 27m.

Bus takes on average 8h 47m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf is approximately 150 miles (243 km).
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.

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