How to travel from Hamburg to Dusseldorf, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Dusseldorf is around 400km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 DusseldorfHamburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Düsseldorf Hbf.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to D-Worringer PlatzW57.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Düsseldorf.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance400km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Dusseldorf

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Dusseldorf by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Hamburg and Dusseldorf is around 400km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (210 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Hamburg and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Dusseldorf is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, Start, HVV, WestfalenBahn GmbH and National Express run train services between Hamburg and Dusseldorf. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Hamburg and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Dusseldorf. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Düsseldorf Hbf. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Hamburg and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 400km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Dusseldorf

Transport options from Hamburg to Dusseldorf
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€95($95)
hourly411km (255 miles)
Train via Hannover Hbf5h 40m
€55($55)
hourly446km (277 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€26($26)
every 20 mins444km (276 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€53($53)
on demand400km (248 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