How to travel from Mainz to Düsseldorf

There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Düsseldorf including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €12.

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

A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Düsseldorf costing on average €35.

A bus is €100 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Düsseldorf costing on average €112.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 50m.

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

The distance from Mainz to Düsseldorf is approximately 108 miles (174 km).

The average frequency per day from Mainz to Düsseldorf is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz 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 Mainz to Düsseldorf:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Mainzer Mobilität to go to Düsseldorf by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Mainz 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.