How to travel from Mainz to Dusseldorf, Germany

The distance between Mainz and Dusseldorf is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mainz to Dusseldorf by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Düsseldorf.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance228km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mainz and Dusseldorf

There are several options for getting from Mainz to Dusseldorf by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Mainz and Dusseldorf is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Mainz and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mainz to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Mainz and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mainz and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mainz and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, ÖBB Intercity, FlixTrain, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH and National Express run train services between Mainz and Dusseldorf. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mainz and Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mainz to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Mainz and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mainz to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

How do I get from Mainz to Dusseldorf

Compare travel optionsbetween Mainz and Dusseldorf

Transport options from Mainz to Dusseldorf
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 45m
€62($62)
every 20 mins234km (145 miles)
Train to Duesseldorf Hbf2h 10m
€60($60)
every 2 hours221km (137 miles)
Train via Koblenz Stadtmitte3h 10m
€55($55)
hourly221km (137 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€30($30)
on demand228km (142 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