How to travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf

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

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $75 (€63).

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

A bus is $133 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Düsseldorf costing on average $207 (€174).

A bus is $418 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Düsseldorf costing on average $493 (€413).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 58m.

Bus takes on average 15h 33m.

The distance from Vienna to Düsseldorf is approximately 475 miles (766 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Düsseldorf is:

• Around 53 flights per day.
• Around 17 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
• Travel with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, KLM, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Serbia, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Düsseldorf by train.

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

• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
• 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.

Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Palma, 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.