How to travel from Berlin to Dusseldorf, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Dusseldorf is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Berlin to Dusseldorf by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DusseldorfBerlin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Düsseldorf Hbf.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Düsseldorf central bus station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Düsseldorf.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance569km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Dusseldorf

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Dusseldorf by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Berlin and Dusseldorf is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Berlin and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 4h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Berlin and Dusseldorf. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 8hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Dusseldorf. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Düsseldorf Hbf. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Dusseldorf is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 569km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Berlin to Dusseldorf

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Dusseldorf

Transport options from Berlin to Dusseldorf
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€120($120)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€30($30)
every 3 hours578km (359 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€75($75)
on demand569km (354 miles)

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Airports near Dusseldorf

The following major airports near Dusseldorf offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Dusseldorf
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Dusseldorf