How to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 109 miles (177 km)

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€50

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3h 19m

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2h 49m

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6h 33m

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from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
03:15PM3h35
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
06:50PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
03:15PM3h35
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
06:50PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnIC 2035 · ICE 123
10:05AM2h49
Rotterdam Centraal
12:54PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$871One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077
09:15AM2h54
Rotterdam Centraal
12:09PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$711One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075
08:15AM2h54
Rotterdam Centraal
11:09AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$711One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079
10:15AM2h54
Rotterdam Centraal
01:09PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$711One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM3h05
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
12:30PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM4h25
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
05:30PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:50PM3h40
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
09:30PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$301One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel3533+German AirwaysKL1801
08:54AM5h01
Rotterdam Centraal
01:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$8331One-way
1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9527+German AirwaysKL1801
09:22AM4h33
Rotterdam Centraal
01:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$8371One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel2427+German AirwaysKL1801
09:21AM4h34
Rotterdam Centraal
01:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$8371One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf, 60,15% 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Düsseldorf including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average $26 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is approximately 109 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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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