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How to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich 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 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €103.

Distance: 301 miles (486 km)

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€131

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€213

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€68

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5h 45m

Average total duration

5h 15m

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30m

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4h 20m

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1h 20m

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10h 30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Munich to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM9h40
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
05:55PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$621One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:45AM8h10
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
12:55PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$591One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH2004
07:30AM1h10
Munich Airport
08:40AMDusseldorf Airport
$2401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 882 · ICE 926 · 17420 · ICE 918
08:14AM6h40
Munich Hbf
02:54PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1671One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 722
09:54AM4h44
Munich Hbf
02:38PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1921One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 724
08:52AM4h45
Munich Hbf
01:37PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1921One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM9h45
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:45PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM10h40
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:40PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:50PM9h10
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
06:00AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$591One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH2012
10:00AM1h10
Munich Airport
11:10AMDusseldorf Airport
$2771One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH2020
02:05PM1h10
Munich Airport
03:15PMDusseldorf Airport
$3151One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH109 · LH84
02:00PM3h55
Munich Airport
05:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$3521One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Munich to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf, 76,11% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Düsseldorf and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Düsseldorf.

FAQs

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

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $22 (€19).

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

Taking a bus costs $67 (€61) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $89 (€80).

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average $25 (€22).

The fastest way from Munich to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Düsseldorf that take longer:

Bus takes on average 8 h 10 min.

Train takes 4 h 43 min on average.

The distance from Munich to Düsseldorf is approximately 301 miles (486 km).

The average frequency per day from Munich to Düsseldorf is:

  • 10 buses a day.
  • 15 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Munich and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Düsseldorf:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) to Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Munich to Düsseldorf depart from Munich Airport to Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Most travelers board their train from Munich Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Düsseldorf:

  • FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Düsseldorf by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Munich to Düsseldorf for $22 (€19) on Omio.
  • Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Baltic or Smartwings can get you to Düsseldorf by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Smartwings from Munich to Düsseldorf for $78 (€70) on Omio.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain to go to Düsseldorf by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Munich to Düsseldorf tickets on Omio for $25 (€22).

Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 6 direct buses per day to Düsseldorf with FlixBus.
  • You can find 14 direct flights per day to Düsseldorf with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Smartwings.
  • You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Düsseldorf with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services to Düsseldorf tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Munich to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin or Cologne. 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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