How to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

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Travel Information between Rotterdam and Düsseldorf

Distance109 miles (176 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$13 - $21
Cheapest modeBus • $13 (€12) • 3 h 35 min
Fastest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 2 h 26 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 109 miles (176 km) by bus or train between Rotterdam and Düsseldorf. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf.

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from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM3h05
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
12:30PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
03:15PM3h35
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
06:50PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnIC 2827 · ICE 225
08:20AM2h33
Rotterdam Centraal
10:53AMDüsseldorf Hbf
$831One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2835 · ICE 123
10:20AM2h34
Rotterdam Centraal
12:54PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$831One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2843 · ICE 125
12:20PM2h34
Rotterdam Centraal
02:54PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$831One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2829 · IC 3131+VIAS Rail GmbH21211 · 20019
08:50AM3h43
Rotterdam Centraal
12:33PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$921One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:50PM3h40
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
09:30PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM4h25
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
05:30PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel3233+German AirwaysKL1801
09:03AM4h52
Rotterdam Centraal
01:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$9171One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3533+German AirwaysKL1801
08:52AM5h03
Rotterdam Centraal
01:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$9171One-way
1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9527+German AirwaysKL1801
09:21AM4h34
Rotterdam Centraal
01:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$9211One-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 ways to get from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€12) compared to other travel options to Düsseldorf:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train with an average ticket price of $21 (€19) from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf.

The quickest way to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is by train, which takes on average 2 h 26 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 35 min on average.

Düsseldorf is approximately 109 miles (176 km) away from Rotterdam.

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is:

  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf:

  • Buses mostly leave from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and tend to arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf:

  • FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus can get you to Düsseldorf by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Ourbus from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf for $13 (€12) on Omio.
  • Deutsche Bahn can take you to Düsseldorf by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf for $21 (€19).

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

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus 2 direct buses per day.

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

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