How to travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a flight costs an average of $194.

Distance: 475 miles (766 km)

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Driving

$127

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$194

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$79

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Cheapest

$207

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 25m

Average total duration

8h 55m

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4h 51m

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2h 51m

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13h 48m

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13h 18m

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8h 59m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $79.

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

A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Düsseldorf costing on average $127.

A bus is $115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Düsseldorf costing on average $194.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 25m.

Bus takes on average 13h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.

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from Vienna to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 68 · ICE 618
    6:28 PM12h05
    Vienna Hbf
    6:33 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 68 · ICE 618
    6:28 PM12h05
    Vienna Hbf
    6:33 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9753
    3:15 PM1h30
    Vienna International Airport
    4:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3091One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 68 · ICE 618
    6:28 PM12h05
    Vienna
    6:33 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 64 · ICE 522 · 26843
    2:28 PM10h52
    Vienna Hbf
    1:20 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 19910 · ICE 210 · ICE 916
    7:28 AM10h13
    Vienna
    5:41 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $621One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM17h00
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    4:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:55 PM17h00
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    12:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:00 PM16h16
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    1:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW757
    8:10 PM1h35
    Vienna International Airport
    9:45 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2161One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW753
    8:40 AM1h35
    Vienna International Airport
    10:15 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2161One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7753 · EW9039
    4:00 PM4h50
    Vienna International Airport
    8:50 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2351One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Vienna to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Vienna to Düsseldorf, 72,31% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Vienna to Düsseldorf, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Düsseldorf.

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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 $79.

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

A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Düsseldorf costing on average $127.

A bus is $115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Düsseldorf costing on average $194.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 25m.

Bus takes on average 13h 48m.

The distance from Vienna to Düsseldorf is approximately 475 miles (766 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 9 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, KLM, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
  • 10 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, 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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