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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, and a train costs an average of €446.

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €20.

Distance: 899 miles (1447 km)

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€172

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€114

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€451

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€292

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6h 38m

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3h 38m

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25h 50m

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28h 16m

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17h 22m

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€427

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€113

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€292

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7h 27m

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26h 18m

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25h 48m

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €114.

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

A bus is €58 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Düsseldorf costing on average €172.

A bus is €337 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Düsseldorf costing on average €451.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 20m.

Train takes on average 27h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €113.

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

A bus is €314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Düsseldorf costing on average €427.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 48m.

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

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from Madrid to Düsseldorf

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:55 PM28h50
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    8:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1761One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:55 PM28h50
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    8:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1761One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB755
    4:40 PM2h30
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:10 PMDusseldorf Airport
    5301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:59 PM37h17
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    1:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    2301One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM33h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    9:20 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    2311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM33h21
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    9:20 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    2341One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 2051 · FR 9496
    12:00 PM8h30
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:30 PMDusseldorf Weeze Airport
    2041One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 404 · FR 9496
    9:50 AM10h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:30 PMDusseldorf Weeze Airport
    2041One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 2775 · FR 9496
    8:35 AM11h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:30 PMDusseldorf Weeze Airport
    2041One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €114.

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

A bus is €58 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Düsseldorf costing on average €172.

A bus is €337 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Düsseldorf costing on average €451.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 20m.

Train takes on average 27h 46m.

The distance from Madrid to Düsseldorf is approximately 899 miles (1447 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Alsa to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Iberia, Eurowings, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Serbia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, ITA, Edelweiss Air, Pascan Aviation, Swiss to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Düsseldorf:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Eurowings, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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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