How to travel from Milan to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a train costs an average of $309.

Distance: 412 miles (664 km)

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$309

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The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $79 (€64).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Düsseldorf costing on average $89 (€72).

A bus is $230 (€186) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Düsseldorf costing on average $309 (€250).

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

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 9m.

Bus takes on average 18h 47m.

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

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from Milan to Düsseldorf

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

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flight

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

  • Malta AirFR 484
    4:20 PM1h35
    Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    5:55 PMDusseldorf Weeze Airport
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 484
    4:20 PM1h35
    Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    5:55 PMDusseldorf Weeze Airport
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9847
    8:40 PM1h30
    Milan Linate Airport
    10:10 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:25 PM13h00
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    9:25 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 PM15h20
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    8:05 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5710 · 50428
    5:30 PM25h25
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    6:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU23941
    6:40 AM1h35
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:15 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $981One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU23943
    6:50 PM1h35
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1611One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsAZ7808
    8:40 PM1h30
    Milan Linate Airport
    10:10 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2051One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $79 (€64).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Düsseldorf costing on average $89 (€72).

A bus is $230 (€186) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Düsseldorf costing on average $309 (€250).

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

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 9m.

Bus takes on average 18h 47m.

The distance from Milan to Düsseldorf is approximately 412 miles (664 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan 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 Milan to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ATM to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Eurowings, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, KLM, Helvetic Airways to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Milan 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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