How to travel from Utrecht to Düsseldorf

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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 93 miles (150 km)

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Driving

$53

Average price

$25

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Cheapest

$44

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2h 40m

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Fastest

2h 10m

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30m

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3h 27m

Average total duration

2h 57m

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30m

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2h 13m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Düsseldorf costing on average $53 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Utrecht and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Utrecht to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Utrecht to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:10 PM4h15
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    9:25 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $141One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:10 PM4h15
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    9:25 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $141One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 127
    3:04 PM1h41
    Utrecht Centraal
    4:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077 · 10131 · ICE 107
    9:24 AM2h58
    Utrecht Centraal
    12:22 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $421One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 225
    9:02 AM1h43
    Utrecht Centraal
    10:45 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 125
    1:04 PM1h41
    Utrecht Centraal
    2:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM3h00
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    8:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:35 AM3h00
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    1:35 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Utrecht to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Utrecht to Düsseldorf, 55,81% 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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Utrecht and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Düsseldorf costing on average $53 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 27m.

The distance from Utrecht to Düsseldorf is approximately 93 miles (150 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Utrecht to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Utrecht to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Utrecht to Düsseldorf:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Utrecht 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.
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