How to travel from Dusseldorf to Wolfsburg, Germany

The distance between Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dusseldorf to Wolfsburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)

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Bus

Take the bus to Braunschweig Central Train Station.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

EuroClub

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Drive

Drive to Wolfsburg.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance360km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg

There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Wolfsburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Wolfsburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg, 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 Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, National Express, WestfalenBahn GmbH, metronom and enno run train services between Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dusseldorf to Wolfsburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Braunschweig Central Train Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

EuroClub run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Wolfsburg. We recommend that you fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Wolfsburg is Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Wolfsburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) 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 Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg. The distance is around 360km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Wolfsburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Wolfsburg

Transport options from Dusseldorf to Wolfsburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3hrs
€295($295)
hourly574km (357 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
€165($165)
hourly703km (437 miles)
Fly to Hamburg (HAM), train3h 30m
€210($210)
hourly602km (374 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€75($75)
hourly356km (221 miles)
Train via Porta Westfalica4h 30m
€50($50)
hourly357km (222 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€30($30)
5 times a week427km (265 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€60($60)
on demand360km (224 miles)

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Airports near Wolfsburg

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

HAJ
Hannover Airport (HAJ)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Wolfsburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Wolfsburg
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Wolfsburg