How to travel from Flensburg to Dusseldorf, Germany

The distance between Flensburg and Dusseldorf is around 538km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Flensburg to Dusseldorf 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 DusseldorfFlensburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Duesseldorf Hbf.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station then Dortmund central bus station and then to Düsseldorf central bus station.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Düsseldorf.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance547km (340 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Flensburg and Dusseldorf

There are several options for getting from Flensburg to Dusseldorf by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Flensburg and Dusseldorf is around 538km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (269 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Flensburg and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Flensburg to Dusseldorf is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Flensburg and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Flensburg and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Flensburg to Dusseldorf. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Flensburg and Dusseldorf. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Flensburg and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Flensburg to Dusseldorf. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station and Dortmund central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Karat-S, EuroClub and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Flensburg and Dusseldorf. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Flensburg to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Flensburg and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 547km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flensburg to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Flensburg and Dusseldorf

Transport options from Flensburg to Dusseldorf
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 40m
€170($170)
hourly538km (334 miles)
Train to Vejle St., Fly3h 45m
€180($180)
4 times a day704km (438 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 25m
€215($215)
hourly604km (375 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 60m
€235($235)
hourly805km (500 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€135($135)
hourly591km (367 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
€46($46)
once daily602km (374 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€72($72)
on demand547km (340 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