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 $37. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $122.

Distance: 301 miles (486 km)

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Driving

$168

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$288

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$58

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Cheapest

$62

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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30m

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4h 20m

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1h 20m

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12h 20m

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11h 50m

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6h 47m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $58 (€47).

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

A bus is $110 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average $168 (€136).

A bus is $231 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average $288 (€233).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 11h 50m.

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

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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 728
    6:44 AM4h52
    Munich Hbf
    11:36 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 728
    6:44 AM4h52
    Munich Hbf
    11:36 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW81
    8:45 AM1h10
    Munich Airport
    9:55 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 726
    7:42 AM4h58
    Munich Hbf
    12:40 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1012 · ICE 1020
    6:20 AM6h09
    Munich Hbf
    12:29 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1014
    4:20 AM4h37
    Munich Hbf
    8:57 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 AM8h10
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    12:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM9h45
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    4:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 AM9h55
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW85
    8:40 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    9:50 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1601One-way
    0 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7171 · EW7066
    8:25 AM8h00
    Munich Airport
    4:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2501One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9089
    8:35 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    9:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3141One-way
    0 transfers

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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, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $58 (€47).

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

A bus is $110 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average $168 (€136).

A bus is $231 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Düsseldorf costing on average $288 (€233).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 11h 50m.

The distance from Munich to Düsseldorf is approximately 301 miles (486 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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.
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