The distance between Heidelberg and Dusseldorf is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Heidelberg 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.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS).
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Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf.
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Take the bus to D-Worringer PlatzW57.
There are several options for getting from Heidelberg to Dusseldorf by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Heidelberg and Dusseldorf is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (151 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Heidelberg and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Heidelberg to Dusseldorf is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Heidelberg and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Heidelberg and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Heidelberg and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 50m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Heidelberg and Dusseldorf. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Heidelberg and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Heidelberg and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 35m.
FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Heidelberg and Dusseldorf. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heidelberg to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS). instead which will take 1h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Heidelberg and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 292km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heidelberg to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 1h 50m | €225($225) | every 30 mins | 284km (177 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | €75($75) | hourly | 296km (184 miles) |
Train to Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h 50m | €80($80) | 4 times a day | 308km (192 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | once daily | 314km (195 miles) | |
Drive | 2h 30m | €39($39) | on demand | 292km (182 miles) |
The following major airports near Dusseldorf offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.