How to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €17.

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

A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €53.

A bus is €567 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf costing on average €585.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 4m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 46m.

Flight takes on average 6h 53m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is approximately 109 miles (177 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf is:

• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Düsseldorf:

• Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• 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, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, RET to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Düsseldorf by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf:

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.

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.

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.